Economic growth and poverty alleviation in Africa – linking hard and soft economics

John Kuada

African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, 2014, vol. 5, issue 1, 2-8

Abstract: Purpose - – The purpose of this editorial is to provide a quick glance at the dominant issues that have characterized the developing economics debate during the past five decades. It seeks to offer a backdrop for the papers in the present volume ofAJEMS. Design/methodology/approach - – It is based on a review of a selection of literature that highlights the dominant perspectives in development economics. Findings - – It draws a distinction between soft and hard economics, arguing that economic growth must be converted into social change that benefits poor for it to be described as development-oriented. Originality/value - – It provides a direction for future research into issues of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Keywords: Poverty; Economic growth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1108/AJEMS-03-2014-0016

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