Industrial policy and economic transformation in Africa / Joseph Stiglitz and Akbar Noman.
| Call Number | 338.96 |
| Title | Industrial policy and economic transformation in Africa / Joseph Stiglitz and Akbar Noman. |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white). |
| Series | Initiative for policy dialogue at Columbia |
| Notes | Previously issued in print: 2015. |
| Summary | This text explores the vital role that industrial policies can play in bringing about a transformation of African economies. Such policies pertain not just to industry. They traverse all economic sectors, including finance, information technology and agriculture. More accurately understood as a package of learning, industrial and technology (LIT) policies, they aim to bring vigorous and lasting growth to the region. This collection features case studies of LIT policies in action in many parts of the world, examining their risks and rewards and what they mean for Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Added Author | Stiglitz, Joseph E., editor. Noman, Akbar, editor. |
| Subject | Industrial policy Africa. Industrial promotion Africa. Economic development Africa. Learning Economic aspects Africa. Africa Economic policy. |
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| Summary | This text explores the vital role that industrial policies can play in bringing about a transformation of African economies. Such policies pertain not just to industry. They traverse all economic sectors, including finance, information technology and agriculture. More accurately understood as a package of learning, industrial and technology (LIT) policies, they aim to bring vigorous and lasting growth to the region. This collection features case studies of LIT policies in action in many parts of the world, examining their risks and rewards and what they mean for Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Notes | Previously issued in print: 2015. |
| Subject | Industrial policy Africa. Industrial promotion Africa. Economic development Africa. Learning Economic aspects Africa. Africa Economic policy. |
| Multimedia |