Africa on the Move: Unlocking the Potential of Small Middle-Income States

Author: Mr. Lamin Y Leigh and Mr. Ali M. Mansoor

This book describes reforms needed to move small middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to advanced-economy status and policy options to tackle them.

Publication date: January 2016

ISBN: 9781513588605

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Banks and Banking , Finance , Labor , Economics- Macroeconomics , BOOK , government , reserve , Small Middle-Income Country , TFP growth , public employment , country authorities , design reserves management policy , bank distress , SMICs in sub-Saharan Africa , SMIC government , Total factor productivity , Public employment , Labor markets , Financial sector stability , Financial inclusion , Sub-Saharan Africa , Global , Eastern Europe , Africa , Southern Africa

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Summary

This book describes the reforms needed to move small middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa to advanced-economy status. The result of intense discussions with public officials in the countries covered, the book blends rigorous theory, econometrics, and practitioners' insights to come up with practical recommendations for policymakers. It spans topics from macroeconomic vulnerability and reserve adequacy to labor market institutions and financial inclusion. The book is a must-read for researchers interested in the economic issues facing developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa.