The chapter "The Political Economy of Growth" by Paul A. Baran, a professor of economics at Stanford University, explores the economic and political factors that influence economic growth. Baran discusses the interplay between market forces, government policies, and social structures in shaping economic development. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to effectively address issues such as unemployment, inequality, and resource allocation. The chapter was published in 1962 by Monthly Review Press in New York.The chapter "The Political Economy of Growth" by Paul A. Baran, a professor of economics at Stanford University, explores the economic and political factors that influence economic growth. Baran discusses the interplay between market forces, government policies, and social structures in shaping economic development. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to effectively address issues such as unemployment, inequality, and resource allocation. The chapter was published in 1962 by Monthly Review Press in New York.