on the history of the establishment of colonial rule in Africa. This book is the result of a collaborative and … scholars, based at universities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US, who are all specialists on the history of money in Africa … Southern Africa, c. 1890-1920; Admire Mseba -- 8. The Transition to Instability: the Italian Lira in Eritrean History; Steven …

institutional development. After reporting results from standard growth regressions, I analyze the role of Africa's peculiar history …This essay investigates the determinants of the growth performance of Africa. I start by illustrating a broader … research agenda which accounts not only for basic economic and demographic factors, but also for the role of history and …

-century India and Africa. Colonial institutions-the law, western style property rights, newspapers and statistical analysis … much of Asia and Africa, the most successful enhancement of people's capabilities has come through the action of hybrid …