Langdon, Steven,
African economic development / by Steven Langdon, Archibald R.M. Ritter and Yiagadeesen Samy. - First edition. - 1 online resource (614 pages) : 233 illustrations. - Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics . - Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics. .
chapter Introduction: Africa in Changing Perspective / part I Analyzing the African Experience / chapter 1 Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History / chapter 2 Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender / chapter 3 Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance / chapter 4 Economic Institutions and Planning for Development / part II Human Resources in Africa / chapter 5 Demography / chapter 6 Income Distribution and Human Needs / chapter 7 Human Development: Education and Health / chapter 8 Labor and Livelihoods: Formal and Informal / chapter 9 Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development / part III Sustaining African Economic Development / chapter 10 Environment and Climate Change / chapter 11 Agriculture and Rural Development / chapter 12 Natural Resources / chapter 13 The Industrial Sector / chapter 14 Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism / chapter 15 Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans / part IV Africa and the International Economy / chapter 16 Trade and Economic Development / chapter 17 Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa / chapter 18 Development Assistance: The African Record / chapter 19 The Changing Role of China in Africa / chapter 20 International Migration 1 / Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon.
Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth seen in the 1980-2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, achieving equity and overcoming environmental threats continue. This much-needed and insightful textbook has been written to help us understand this combination of emerging improvements and significant challenges.
9781315690506 9781317427292
10.4324/9781315690506 doi
Economic development--Africa--21st century.
Economic development.
Economic history.
International economic relations.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development.
HC800
338.9600905
African economic development / by Steven Langdon, Archibald R.M. Ritter and Yiagadeesen Samy. - First edition. - 1 online resource (614 pages) : 233 illustrations. - Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics . - Routledge Textbooks in Development Economics. .
chapter Introduction: Africa in Changing Perspective / part I Analyzing the African Experience / chapter 1 Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History / chapter 2 Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender / chapter 3 Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance / chapter 4 Economic Institutions and Planning for Development / part II Human Resources in Africa / chapter 5 Demography / chapter 6 Income Distribution and Human Needs / chapter 7 Human Development: Education and Health / chapter 8 Labor and Livelihoods: Formal and Informal / chapter 9 Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development / part III Sustaining African Economic Development / chapter 10 Environment and Climate Change / chapter 11 Agriculture and Rural Development / chapter 12 Natural Resources / chapter 13 The Industrial Sector / chapter 14 Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism / chapter 15 Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans / part IV Africa and the International Economy / chapter 16 Trade and Economic Development / chapter 17 Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa / chapter 18 Development Assistance: The African Record / chapter 19 The Changing Role of China in Africa / chapter 20 International Migration 1 / Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon -- Steven Langdon.
Sub-Saharan Africa is at a turning point. The barriers to economic growth seen in the 1980-2000 era are disappearing and new optimism is spreading. However, difficult goals of eliminating poverty, achieving equity and overcoming environmental threats continue. This much-needed and insightful textbook has been written to help us understand this combination of emerging improvements and significant challenges.
9781315690506 9781317427292
10.4324/9781315690506 doi
Economic development--Africa--21st century.
Economic development.
Economic history.
International economic relations.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development.
HC800
338.9600905