Africa on the Move: Unlocking the Potential of Small Middle-Income States

January 22, 2016

Summary

This book describes the reforms needed to move small middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to advanced-economy status. The result of intense discussions with public officials in the countries covered, the book blends rigorous theory, econometrics, and practitioners' insights to come up with practical recommendations for policymakers. It spans topics from macroeconomic vulnerability and reserve adequacy to labor market institutions and financial inclusion. The book is a must-read for researchers interested in the economic issues facing developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Subject: Employment, Financial inclusion, Financial markets, Financial sector policy and analysis, Financial sector stability, Labor, Labor markets, Production, Productivity, Public employment, Total factor productivity

Keywords: Africa, bank distress, BOOK, country authorities, design reserves management policy, Eastern Europe, Financial inclusion, Financial sector stability, Global, government, Labor markets, public employment, Public employment, reserve, Small Middle-Income Country, SMIC government, SMICs in sub-Saharan Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, TFP growth, Total factor productivity

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182
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781513588605.071
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AMUPSMEA
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9781513588605
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