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  • Offers a rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic... Offers a rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic development with a special focus on the African continent. Presents the rationale for trade liberalisation; trade liberalisation frameworks; trade liberalisation economic... more
  • Offers a rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic... Offers a rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic development with a special focus on the African continent. Presents the rationale for trade liberalisation; trade liberalisation frameworks; trade liberalisation economic... more
  • Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transforma... Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transformation-growth nexuses the book examines the evolution of African (goods and service) trade in terms of value and share of global commerce relative to other regions during... more
  • Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transforma... Within the theoretical framework of the trade-growth and structural transformation-growth nexuses the book examines the evolution of African (goods and service) trade in terms of value and share of global commerce relative to other regions during... more
  • Trade liberalisation and openness as linchpins for development have been flags... Trade liberalisation and openness as linchpins for development have been flagships of conventional economic policy advices to most African countries over the last few decades. Much of the orientation of the focus however has been on the impact of... more
  • This book explores peripheral visions on economic development both in the sens... This book explores peripheral visions on economic development both in the sense that it deals with specific issues of economic development and underdevelopment in countries at the periphery of the world economy and in terms of its exploration of the... more
  • When the state and business interact effectively they can promote a more effic... When the state and business interact effectively they can promote a more efficient allocation of scarce resources appropriate industrial policy and a more effective and prioritised removal of key obstacles to growth than when the two sides fail to... more
  • This book argues that any efforts to help Africa grow and develop must priorit... This book argues that any efforts to help Africa grow and develop must prioritize the fight against corruption so that the aid and funding given for projects in the region can continue to be sustained. The book also tackles the issue of national... more
  • The service sector accounts for a huge proportion of global employment and is ... The service sector accounts for a huge proportion of global employment and is the biggest driver of gross domestic product in developing nations. Yet there has been little research uncovering its scope potential and implications on sustained and... more
  • Economic diversification entails a shift away from a single income source towa... Economic diversification entails a shift away from a single income source toward multiple income sources from an increasing spectrum of sectors and markets. A persistent concern for some Asian and African economies is their reliance on commodity... more
  • The service sector accounts for a huge proportion of global employment and is ... The service sector accounts for a huge proportion of global employment and is the biggest driver of gross domestic product in developing nations. This book presents a new frontier of research offering insightful perspectives on the 21st century... more
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force of the global ec... Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a driving force of the global economy contributing up to 50% of gross domestic product in some instances. They also contribute to economic development through various channels such as employment creation... more
  • When the state and business interact effectively they can promote a more effic... When the state and business interact effectively they can promote a more efficient allocation of scarce resources appropriate industrial policy and a more effective and prioritised removal of key obstacles to growth than when the two sides fail to... more
  • This timely volume advances an alternative set of inter-related interdisciplin... This timely volume advances an alternative set of inter-related interdisciplinary perspectives and debates which contribute to overlapping genres and discourses on development economics and trade relations between the EU and Africa. more
  • The book explores the process of economic liberalisation in Latin America and ... The book explores the process of economic liberalisation in Latin America and revises the transition from the import substitution industrialisation model to the market-oriented reforms. It explains the theoretical foundations of the neoliberal... more
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