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The difference that ‘capitalism’ makes: on the merits and limits of critical political economy in African Studies

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The goal of this Briefing is to weigh in carefully on the respective merits and limits of critical political economy perspectives in African Studies (and beyond) and to make a case for ontological and theoretical modesty. Rather than taking African capitalist societies for granted, we should unpick how particular social entities are being made.

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  • Stefan Ouma, 2017. "The difference that ‘capitalism’ makes: on the merits and limits of critical political economy in African Studies," Review of African Political Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(153), pages 499-509, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:revape:v:44:y:2017:i:153:p:499-509
    DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2017.1318360
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