The role of elites in economic development : a study prepared for the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) / [electronic resource] edited by Alice H. Amsden, Alisa DiCaprio, James A. Robinson. Amsden, Alice H. (Alice Hoffenberg) DiCaprio, Alisa. Robinson, James A., 1960- World Institute for Development Economics Research. Development economics. Development economics Social aspects. Elite (Social sciences) Economic conditions. HD75 338.9008621 23 Series from dust jacket. Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. Elites play a crucial role in the development process. The impact they have on growth and development exceeds their representation within a country. This volume uses case studies from South Africa to China to seek an understanding of the relationship between elites and economic development. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text xxi, 374 p. : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199659036.001.0001 eng UNU-WIDER studies in development economics UNU-WIDER studies in development economics.