Economic Reform and the Poor in Africa
ISBN13: 9780198290353ISBN10: 0198290357
Hardback,
504 pages
Aug 1996,
In Stock
Price:
$199.00 (06)
Chosen as an Outstanding Academic Book of 1997 by Choice
Description
This book examines policy responses to the economic crises faced by most African countries in the 1980s, focusing on the contentious issue of whether the poor are hurt by economic policies designed to restore macroeconomic stability, reinvigorate markets, and rationalize resource allocation. The work looks at Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Tanzania, and Zaire.Reviews
"An outstanding piece of work from both methodological and policy points of view....Highly recommended to researchers and policy makers, as well as students of development economics."--Choice
"...an excellent narrative."--International affairs Review
About the Author(s)
Edited by David E. Sahn, Director, Cornell Food and Nutrition Policy Program, Cornell University
