Discover the core principles of development economics, including top theories like mercantilism and structural-change theory, ...

What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it ...

If you've ever wondered why some people succeed at learning new skills and knowledge while others fail to grasp basic concepts, you may want to find out more about learning theory. Theories of ...

We analyse the work of some of the key thinkers, theories and policies that have shaped development over the past 60 years In our second feature on development thinking, we examine economist Andre ...

Although there is no general theory of cognitive development, the most historically influential theory was developed by Jean Piaget, a Swiss Psychologist (1896-1980). His theory provided many central ...

Since 2001, I have been developing a new framework and theory--psychology of working--which represents an innovative way of understanding and intervening in the work lives of everyone who work and who ...

From Piaget’s stages to Vygotsky’s social learning and Erikson’s life-span psychosocial stages, developmental theories offer unique lenses on how children grow. Each framework shapes how we understand ...

Q: Why is Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development important? A: Its importance lies in the fact that it provides a holistic view of development throughout the entire lifespan. It also stresses on ...

Discover Joseph Schumpeter's influential theories on creative destruction, entrepreneurship, and capitalist evolution—key ...

Resources including book reviews, Twitter lists, jargon explainers and blogposts aimed at people studying international development. Plus check out our World library and Students Speak series In our ...