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 structural transformation, and studies the impact of economic partnership on inclusive development. The book addresses researchers and policymakers interested in development economies and African economic development.
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 structural transformation, and studies the impact of economic partnership on inclusive development. The book addresses researchers and policymakers interested in development economies and African economic development.
Combines monetary, trade and macroeconomic aspects in a regional integration approach to the external sector Provides the latest quantitative investigation of the challenges and opportunities of economic growth through external trade and monetary union Examines the key policy challenges underlying international partnerships in Africa
Diery Seck
African Economies Africa's External Trade African Monetary Union Regional Intergration International Economic Partnerships