Patterns of Long Term Growth In Sub-Saharan Africa
Using the most recent purchasing power parity data for 44 sub-Saharan African countries, this paper examines the characteristics of long run growth in Africa between 1975 and 2005. The authors investigate the following issues: cross-country income structure, income convergence, the country level dis...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C
The World Bank
2007
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Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Using the most recent purchasing power parity data for 44 sub-Saharan African countries, this paper examines the characteristics of long run growth in Africa between 1975 and 2005. The authors investigate the following issues: cross-country income structure, income convergence, the country level distribution of income, growth and income persistence, and formation of convergence clubs |
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Physical Description: | 52 p. |