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OverviewThis book examines the institutional roots of the persistent differences in economic performance of firms, industries and countries in Africa. It draws attention to the role of institutions in supporting technical change and shows how technological progress is central to competitiveness in a global context. The role of initial conditions such as levels of literacy and natural endowment, the structure of industry and resource endowment are also emphasized. With its focus on how institutions shape systems of innovation this book makes a unique contribution to the debate about African development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Banji Oyelaran-OyeyinkaPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.300kg ISBN: 9781138356368ISBN 10: 1138356360 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 31 January 2022 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka is a Senior Researcher and professor of Technology management and Industrialization at UNU-INTECH (United Nations University-Institute for New Technologies) in The Netherlands. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |