This research advances the hypothesis that intergenerationally transmitted beliefs act as a mechanism through which pre-colonial institutions influence modern day attitudes towards state figures in African countries. To address the question empirically, I combine contemporary individual-level...

Introduction -- Economic equality -- Gender equality -- Generational equality -- Combining equality and affluence -- The self-reinforcing nature of Nordic equality -- The art of compromise -- The deep historical roots of Nordic equality -- Challenges ahead -- Conclusion.

This book offers a comprehensive study of the history of African business. By analyzing the specificities of African business culture, as well as the dynamically changing African policy context, the author sheds new light on the development of African enterprises, markets and institutions. The...