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    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book presents a number of key studies pertaining to the most pressing challenges of economic regional integration in West Africa. The issues of monetary coordination, foreign exchange volatility, taxation, savings and macroeconomic convergence are investigated from a regional perspective. The characteristics of West Africa’s trade policy are reviewed and assessed in comparison to that of the ... Read more

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  • The External Sector of Africa's Economy

    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The book examines various aspects of Africa's external economy by focusing on regional monetary arrangements and how they are affected by devaluation episodes. It investigates the relationship between current account balances, trade balances and trade openness with respect to regional integration and regional growth patterns, discusses obstacles to a successful regional integration and paths to ... Read more

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  • Financing Africa’s Development

    Paths to Sustainable Economic Growth

    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development
    This book examines the impact of financing on Africa’s economic development. By exploring various financial instruments including the role of alternative sources of funding like migrant remittances and illicit flows, it analyses the role of financing for Africa’s macroeconomic development and other development indicators such as infrastructure, transport, global trade, industrialisation, social ... Read more

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  • Private Sector Development in West Africa

    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book examines key determinants of private sector development in West Africa, putting special emphasis on government’s cardinal role in fostering and supporting entrepreneurship. Favorable macroeconomic conditions are identified and it is shown that adequate policies that contribute to economic diversification and industrialization are likely to expand the investment base of the economy. The ... Read more

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  • Accelerated Economic Growth in West Africa

    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes of West Africa’s current economic high-growth episode and proposes ways to extend it sustainably. It examines the potential role of regional integration through the establishment of a common currency union and of other policy options that can enhance economic growth. The authors suggest appropriate methods of coordination between macroeconomic ... Read more

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  • Investment and Competitiveness in Africa

    Edited by Diery Seck ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The book provides a detailed analysis of the nature and determinants of finance and trade and their relationship with Africa’s competitiveness. Investment is examined in its various forms (financial vs. physical), and sources (private, public, domestic and FDI), as well as its relation to the size of domestic markets and export potential. The dimensions of trade related to financial development, ... Read more

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    Consumption and Everyday Life in Japan, 1850-2000

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