Africa's Shadow Rise: China and the Mirage of African Economic Development

by Padraig Carmody, Ricardo Reboredo, Peter Kragelund

Book Overview

For years economists have spoken of 'Africa rising', and despite the global financial crisis, Africa continues to host some of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Africa's Shadow Rise however argues that the continent's apparent economic 'rise' is essentially a mirage, driven by developments elsewhere - most particularly the expansion in China's economy. While many African countries have experienced high rates of growth, much...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786994798
• ISBN13: 9781786994790
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"