African Economies In Transition, Vol. Ii Book

An authoritative assessment of the reform efforts in African economies during the 1980s and early 1990s, with the focus on economic liberalization in those socialist countries which began from a position of pervasive state intervention. A companion theoretical volume (0-312-17751-8) examines the changing role of the state during the period of transition. This volume examines the important debate on agricultural reforms in the period, and provides in-depth country studies of the transition economies, covering Congo, Madagascar, Tanzania and the impact of war on transition in Angola and Mozambique. These books are the first in an important new series in association with the Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford.

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A collection of essays and studies in which the authors reflect on lessons learned from attempts to liberalize African economies. The authors, eight British economists mostly associated with the University of Oxford or employed by the World Bank, use available evidence to discuss the process, problems, and lessons from attempted market reforms. The first set of papers address the adjustment of the role of the state in macroeconomic policy. The second discusses moving away from direct government production through state enterprises. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)