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The Quality of the Recent High-Growth Episode in Sub-Saharan Africa
Martinez, Marcelo - 2013
The paper explores the quality of the recent high-growth episode in sub-Saharan Africa by examining the following two …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013085136
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A Quality of Growth Index for Developing Countries : A Proposal
Mlachila, Montfort - 2014
This paper proposes a new quality of growth index (QGI) for developing countries. The index encompasses both the intrinsic nature and social dimensions of growth, and is computed for over 90 countries for the period 1990-2011. The approach is premised on the fact that not all growth is created...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013045938
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Household Consumption Volatility and Poverty Risk : Case Studies from South Africa and Tanzania
Bellon, Matthieu - 2020
Economic volatility remains a fact of life in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Household-level shocks create large consumption … fluctuations, raising the incidence of poverty. Drawing on micro-level data from South Africa and Tanzania, we examine the … South Africa, we focus on labor market risk proxied by transitions from formal employment to informal work or unemployment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012836527
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Drivers of Growth : Evidence from Sub-Saharan African Countries
Ghazanchyan, Manuk - 2013
This study examines the drivers of growth in Sub-Saharan African countries, using aggregate data, from the past decade. We correlate recent growth experience to key determinants of growth, including private and public investment, government consumption, the exchange regime and real exchange...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013071368
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Adjustment and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Calamitsis, Evangelos; Basu, Anupam; Ghura, Dhaneshwar - 2021
This paper analyzes the factors affecting economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, using data for 1981-97. The results … reduce poverty in sub-Saharan Africa …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013317710
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Tanzania's Growth Process and Success in Reducing Poverty
Treichel, Volker - 2021
Since 1995, Tanzania has made major progress in economic reform and macroeconomic stabilization, resulting in strong growth and low inflation. This paper reviews Tanzania's growth performance and prospects and assesses the impact of growth on poverty. It finds that growth has been increasingly...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013318084
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The Implications of South African Economic Growth for the Rest of Africa
Arora, Vivek B.; Vamvakidis, Athanasios - 2021
This paper measures the extent to which South African economic growth is an engine of growth in sub-Saharan Africa … substantial positive impact on growth in the rest of Africa, even after controlling for other growth determinants. The estimates …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013318065
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Road to Industrialized Africa : Role of Efficient Factor Market in Firm Growth
Nose, Manabu - 2018
informality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper explores how land market and labor regulations affect factor allocative …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012912482
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Gender Equality and Electoral Violence in Africa : Unlocking the Peacemaking Potential of Women
Ouedraogo, Rasmané - 2019
violence and underscore the urgency of addressing gender inequality in Africa …We examine the impact of gender equality on electoral violence in Africa using micro-level data from the sixth round of … Afrobarometer surveys. The sample covers 30 countries. We find that gender equality is associated with lower electoral violence …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012863977
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Is Education Neglected in Natural Resources-Rich Countries? An Intergenerational Approach in Africa
Atsebi, Jean-Marc; Ouedraogo, Rasmané; Séri, Regina - 2022
,890 districts. We find that mineral discoveries and productions positively affect educational IM for primary education in Africa for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014078542