The Economic Decline of Zimbabwe

Name: The Economic Decline of Zimbabwe
Author: J. Knight

Neither Growth nor Equity

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels

Palgrave Macmillan UK | e druk, 2001

ISBN13: 9780333970270

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When Zimbabwe achieved political independence, its new majority government set itself the dual objectives of economic growth and redistribution of resources, neither of which were achieved. The seeds of economic decline were sown soon after independence in unsustainably high government spending, which was financed by private savings, stifling private investment and inhibiting employment creation. The burden of adjustment was borne disproportionately by the rural poor, who fared worse than those already in urban employment. Zimbabwe's experience provides valuable lessons for countries struggling with the trade offs between growth-orientated and redistributive policies.

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ISBN13:9780333970270

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan UK

Hoofdrubriek:Economie

Serie:Studies on the African Economies Series

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Preface List of Tables List of Figures Introduction and Overview: C.Jenkins & J.Knight The Politics of Economic Policymaking After Independence; C.Jenkins Zimbabwe's Growth Performance; C.Jenkins Redistribution and Rural Welfare; C.Jenkins Economic Objectives, Public Sector Deficits and Macroeconomic Stability; C.Jenkins Money Demand and Stabilization; C.Jenkins Economic Policy and Investment; C.Jenkins Labour Market Policies and Outcomes; J.Knight Lessons from Zimbabwe's Experience; C.Jenkins & J.Knight References Index