Africa on the Move : Unlocking the Potential of Small Middle-Income States / Lamin Leigh, Ali Mansoor.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Leigh, Lamin.

Contributor:

Ali, Mansoor.

International Monetary Fund.

Series:

Books

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Africa.

Economic development.

Africa--Economic conditions.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (183 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Macroeconomic vulnerability : reserves adequacy and fiscal policy / Ara Stepanyanc

Long-term implications of fiscal policy for labor market outcomes / Ara Stepanyan

Increasing productivity growth in small middle-income countries / Lamin Leigh ... [et al.]

Financial inclusion and stability in Africa's middle-income countries / Yibin Mu and Jenny Lin

Political economy of reform / Ali Mansoor.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781498384261

1498384269

9781498339308

1498339301

9781513560557

1513560557

OCLC:

936624438