Economic Growth and Development in Africa: Understanding Trends and Prospects

by Horman Chitonge

In recent years, Africa has undergone the longest period of sustained economic growth in the continent's history, drawing the attention of the international media and academics alike. This book analyses the Africa Rising narrative from multidisciplinary perspectives, offering a critical assessment of the explanations given for the poor economic growth and development performance in Africa prior to the millennium and the dramatic shift towards the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138826804
• ISBN13: 9781138826809
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"