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The Failure of Economists to Explain Growth in African Economies

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  • Morten Jerven, 2016. "The Failure of Economists to Explain Growth in African Economies," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 34(6), pages 889-893, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:34:y:2016:i:6:p:889-893
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