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Chinese Investment in Africa

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  • Klaver Mark

    (University of Toronto)

  • Trebilcock Michael

    (University of Toronto)

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Chinese investment in Africa has increased rapidly over the past two decades. This paper asks how, why, whether it is good or bad, and what Africans can do about it.

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  • Klaver Mark & Trebilcock Michael, 2011. "Chinese Investment in Africa," The Law and Development Review, De Gruyter, vol. 4(1), pages 168-217, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:lawdev:v:4:y:2011:i:1:n:5
    DOI: 10.2202/1943-3867.1126
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