Growth and Institutions in African Development

Name: Growth and Institutions in African Development
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Growth and Institutions in African DevelopmentAuthor(s): Augustin K. Fosu\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138816770, 978-1138816770\nSynopsis\nRecent years have seen a sustained research effort exploring the African development experience. The extant literature has offered a large set of explanations as to why the African development record has lagged behind that of other regions of the developing world. This new volume brings international contributors together to focus on the role of growth and institutions. \n\nFirst, it provides brief evidence on the growth and institutional records, as well as on development outcomes, during the post-independence period. Second, it targets certain growth determinants, including industrial embeddedness, innovation, exchange rate regimes, and environmental quality. Third, it sheds light on the dynamics and distribution of growth, and on growth-enhancing sectors of the economy.