pt. 1. Macroeconomic and distributional dimensions of energy shocks -- pt. 2. Social, local and environmental impacts of changes in the energy market -- pt. 3. The impacts of bio and alternative fuels -- pt. 4. Conclusions.

"Information Classification: General. Trade Liberalisation and Economic Development in Africa. This book provides a thorough and rigorous discussion on the impact of trade liberalisation on economic development with a special focus on the African continent. The author presents the rationale for...

1. Introduction -- 2. The increasing financialisation of everything? -- 3. Financialisation : how and why is it happening? -- 4. The relationship between the virtual and the material -- 5. Frontiers of accumulation and ecology -- 6. Illicit financial flows and exemptions from sovereignty -- 7....

1. Growth and institutions in African development / Augustin K. Fosu -- 2. Determinants of industrial embeddedness : evidence from manufacturing firms in an African economy / Abdelrasaq Na-Allah -- 3. Does lack of innovation and absorptive capacity retard economic growth in Africa? / Steve...

Introduction and Overview -- Evolution of African Trade During 1948 -- Inhibitions to Growth and Transformation of African Trade -- Structural Transformation of African Trade: A Primer -- Conclusions and Recommendations.

The Rationale of Trade Liberalisation -- Trade Liberalisation Frameworks -- Obstacles and Barriers to Regional Integration in Africa -- Trade Liberalisation Nexus Economic Development -- Contemporary Issues in International Trade -- Closing Trade Related Infrastructure Gaps in Africa -- Building...