Africa on the move : unlocking the potential of small middle-income states by Leigh, Lamin; Mansoor, Ali M; International Monetary Fund instant download

Africa on the move : unlocking the potential of small middle-income states by Leigh, Lamin; Mansoor, Ali M; International Monetary Fund instant download

1 online resource (183 pages) :, 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, Print version record, Includes bibliographical references and index, Macroeconomic vulnerability : reserves adequacy and fiscal policy / Ara Stepanyanc -- Long-term implications of fiscal policy for labor market outcomes / Ara Stepanyan -- Increasing productivity growth in small middle-income countries / Lamin Leigh [and others] -- Financial inclusion and stability in Africa's middle-income countries / Yibin Mu and Jenny Lin -- Political economy of reform / Ali Mansoor