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Economic growth and poverty alleviation in Africa - linking hard and soft economics
Purpose
β The purpose of this editorial is to provide a quick glance at the dominant issues that have characterized the developing economics debate during the past five decades. It seeks to offer a backdrop for the papers in the present volume of AJEMS.
Design/methodology/approach
β It is based on a review of a selection of literature that highlights the dominant perspectives in development economics.
Findings
β It draws a distinction between soft and hard economics, arguing that economic growth must be converted into social change that benefits poor for it to be described as development-oriented.
Originality/value
β It provides a direction for future research into issues of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Sub-Sahara Africa.
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Private Enterprise-led Economic Development in Africa:A Socio-cultural Perspective. Doctoral Dissertation Volume 1
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