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Industrial and Development Economics An African Perspective / Stephen M. Kapunda.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kapunda, S. M., author.
- Series:
- Codesria book series.
- CODESRIA book series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Industrial organization (Economic theory).
- Industrial policy--Africa.
- Industrial policy.
- Africa.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (233 pages).
- Manufacture:
- Baltimore, Md. : Project MUSE, 2017
- Place of Publication:
- Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2017
- Summary:
- The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive understanding of industrial economics and its applicability to African countries. The book is expected to serve as an intellectual and pedagogical support to teaching. It is a vital resource material for both undergraduate and post-graduate students. The text is also excellent for self-study for all people with a keen interest in the discipline because of the unique approach adopted by the author. Each chapter is arranged pedagogically starting with learning objectives followed by introductory remarks, then content and finally conclusion. Numerous relevant examples, case studies and review questions are provided.
- Contents:
- I. Theoretical foundations
- 1. Industrial economics : an introduction
- 2. Framework of analysis of industrial economics
- 3. Theories of the firm and internal organisation
- 4. Market structure
- II. Analysis of pricing practices and strategic firm behaviour
- 5. Pricing practices and strategies of firms
- 6. Non-price strategies
- III. Industrial location and finance : theory and practice
- 7. Industrial location : theory and practice
- 8. Industrial finance : theory and practice
- IV. Public policy and industrial development in Africa
- 9. Public policy for industrial development in Africa
- 10. Industrial development in Africa.
- Notes:
- Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-205) and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9782869787391
- 2869787391
- OCLC:
- 1001412437
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