Rent-seeking And Economic Growth In Africa
| Author | : Mark Gallagher |
| Publisher | : Westview Press |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1991-05-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105004659582 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rent-seeking And Economic Growth In Africa by : Mark Gallagher
Download or read book Rent-seeking And Economic Growth In Africa written by Mark Gallagher and published by Westview Press. This book was released on 1991-05-28 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the economic experience of 22 African countries. The author argues that rent-seeking (payment made to a resource beyond what is necessary to get the resource to perform its function) and policies that encourage rent-seeking have played a major role in hindering economic growth.
