Development Economics and Finance in Africa
Households, Firms and Government
Oliver Morrissey editor Joshua Yindenaba Abor editor Abbi M Kedir editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:29th Sep '26
£155.00
This title is due to be published on 29th September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Development economics deals with economic aspects of the development process in low- and middle- income countries, including promoting economic growth and structural change, as well as improving the potential for the mass of the population, whether through public or private channels. Development finance focuses on structuring and reforming the financial system in ways that promote growth and development both at the macro and micro levels, in developing and emerging economies. These two areas are very much related as they focus on the paths of growth and development in developing and emerging economies.
This book offers an extensive examination of development economics and finance issues, with a specific focus on Africa. It highlights emerging trends, identifies gaps in knowledge, and explores opportunities to advance research in and on Africa, and promote sustainable and inclusive development. It encompasses a wide range of subjects and focuses on state-of-the-art research on major development issues to ensure a contribution to contemporary literature and development policy in Africa. The book showcases pioneering research and perspectives from leading researchers, international and local, emphasising global viewpoints and comparative analysis. These areas are crucial to economic growth and development, have important policy implications for governments, and other stakeholders in Africa, and are relevant to developing economies more broadly.
The book offers practical guidance for policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders involved in development issues, using case studies and reviews of empirical evidence. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of development economics and development finance in today's complex and rapidly changing global economy.
"This book provides a compelling and wide-ranging examination of development economics and finance in Africa, bringing together high-quality scholarship across multiple dimensions of economic transformation. The chapters balance conceptual clarity with detailed empirical analysis, offering insights that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant. By covering issues spanning household welfare, firm behaviour, fiscal systems, financial reform and sustainable development, the volume captures the interconnected nature of Africa’s development challenges. The emphasis of the book on contemporary policy debates, institutional design and emerging financial instruments makes it a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers and practitioners. The collection stands out as an authoritative and thoughtfully structured contribution to the study of Africa’s economic development." — Joe Nellis, Emeritus Professor of Global Economy, Cranfield University, UK
"A timely and rigorous set of analytical surveys on critical issues in development economics and finance in Africa, mainly written by African economists themselves—an approach that remains rare, yet is badly needed." — Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy, University of Oxford, UK
"This volume brings together development economics and development finance to examine critical issues faced by African countries in their quest for sustainable path towards higher living standards for their populations. The editors have assembled a team of world-renown experts in the topics covered in the book that has produced cutting-edge analysis that competently combines sound theoretical grounding with up-to-date empirical illustrations to shed light on the key constraints hampering economic development in Africa in a way that enables us to distill insightful practical and contextualized policy recommendations. The volume is a valuable resource for scholars of African development and especially for African policymakers who face the pressing need of tackling the various challenges discussed in the book." — Léonce Ndikumana, Distinguished Professor of Economics and Director of the African Development Policy program (Political Economy Research Institute, PERI), University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
ISBN: 9781032959627
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350 pages