African Economic Development

<p>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.</p><p>Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa the book explores all the key issues including:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Human development; </li> <p> </p> <li>Rapid urbanization;</li> <p> </p> <li>Structural and gender dimensions;</li> <p> </p> <li>Sustainable development and environmental issues; and</li> <p> </p> <li>Africa’s role in the world economy.</li> </ul><p>The authors use economic tools and concepts throughout in a way that makes them accessible to students without an economics background. Readers are also aided by a wide range of case studies on-the-ground examples and statistical information which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource featuring additional sources for students and instructors. </p><p>African Economic Development is a clear and comprehensive textbook suitable for courses on African economic development development economics African studies and development studies.</p>