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Institutions, Technology and Development in Africa
Af: Jeffrey James Engelsk Paperback
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Institutions, Technology and Development in Africa
Af: Jeffrey James Engelsk Paperback

An extensive literature has demonstrated that technologies in sub-Saharan Africa are largely inappropriate: that is, that they are typically capital- and import-intensive rather than labour- and local input-intensive. These technologies have created a pattern of development that is highly unequal, with widespread unemployment and under-employment. In this literature, however, relatively little attention has been paid to the institutions that govern the generation, adoption and use of technology.





This book draws on historical analysis and case studies to evaluate how institutions in different countries, including those in Africa itself, generate technologies that vary in their characteristics and suitability for the region. Through these case studies, insight is gained into the characteristics of ‘appropriate’ institutions that might underlie a more balanced pattern of technology and development than currently exists. The findings of the book clearly confirm a major tenet of institutionalist theory: namely, that institutions developed in one set of circumstances are unlikely to be appropriate to conditions in a markedly different set.





This book will be of interest to economists, social historians and anyone with an interest in modern African development.

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An extensive literature has demonstrated that technologies in sub-Saharan Africa are largely inappropriate: that is, that they are typically capital- and import-intensive rather than labour- and local input-intensive. These technologies have created a pattern of development that is highly unequal, with widespread unemployment and under-employment. In this literature, however, relatively little attention has been paid to the institutions that govern the generation, adoption and use of technology.





This book draws on historical analysis and case studies to evaluate how institutions in different countries, including those in Africa itself, generate technologies that vary in their characteristics and suitability for the region. Through these case studies, insight is gained into the characteristics of ‘appropriate’ institutions that might underlie a more balanced pattern of technology and development than currently exists. The findings of the book clearly confirm a major tenet of institutionalist theory: namely, that institutions developed in one set of circumstances are unlikely to be appropriate to conditions in a markedly different set.





This book will be of interest to economists, social historians and anyone with an interest in modern African development.

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 130
ISBN-13: 9780367663780
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0367663783
Udg. Dato: 30 sep 2020
Længde: 15mm
Bredde: 155mm
Højde: 233mm
Oplagsdato: 30 sep 2020
Forfatter(e): Jeffrey James
Forfatter(e) Jeffrey James


Kategori Udviklings- & Vækstøkonomi


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 130


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Længde 15mm


Bredde 155mm


Højde 233mm

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