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39 Int'l Soc. Work 5 (1996)

handle is hein.journals/intsocwk39 and id is 1 raw text is: Special Issue: Social Work and Economic Development Introduction James Midgley, Guest Editor Development has been a dominant theme of the 20th century. Unlike in any other period of history, the idea that economic devel- opment can raise standards of living and promote social progress is generally accepted. This idea has also been widely implemented. Through diverse economic policies, governments throughout the modern world have fostered the modernization of their economies, accelerated economic growth and expanded employment oppor- tunities for citizens. The results of the drive for development have been spectacular. Many economists believe that rates of economic growth during this century have been unprecedented. Many accept that economic modernization has significantly increased the productive capacity of traditional economies, fostered the application of new technologies, generated wage employment on a significant scale and enhanced prosperity. The symbols of economic success are to be seen in both the industrial and developing countries. Throughout the world, modern industries have expanded, cities have grown and many more people have access to goods and services which were previously available only to the most wealthy sections of the population. However, economic development has not been a panacea for the problems of poverty and deprivation. While most economists believe that growth is a prerequisite for raising standards of living, it is clear that economic growth of itself does not eradicate poverty. In many countries, respectable rates of economic growth and a significant degree of economic modernization have not been accom- panied by improvements in welfare for all. Indeed, in many parts of James Midgley is Professor of Social Work and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, United States of America. International Social Work (SAGE, London, Thousand Oaks, CA and New Delhi), Vol. 39 (1996), 5-12.

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