Macroeconomic and structural adjustment policies in Zimbabwe / edited by Clever Mumbengegwi.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mumbengegwi, Clever.

Series:

International political economy series (Palgrave (Firm))

International political economy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Structural adjustment (Economic policy)--Zimbabwe--Congresses.

Structural adjustment (Economic policy).

Economic policy.

Zimbabwe--Economic policy--Congresses.

Zimbabwe.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xxi, 308 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave, 2002.

Summary:

The essays in this book examine Zimbabwe's macroeconomic and structural adjustment experiences since independence. Part One analyzes the impact on economic growth, inflation, employment and labor markets. Part Two deals with financial liberalization, and the financial turmoil and currency crisis experienced in the wake of reforms. Part Three examines trade liberalization and its impact on investment and income distribution. Part Four gives sectoral perspectives on the agricultural, manufacturing, and health sectors.

Notes:

Rev. papers selected from an international conference entitled "Zimbabwe: Macroeconomic Policy, Management and Performance Since Independence: Lessons for the 21st Century" held Aug. 18-21, 1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0333801776

OCLC:

46634450