In this study, we examine if there is a linkage between the budget deficit (BD) and current account deficit (CAP). Traditional theory asserts that the BD leads to CAD, given that government expenditures are fixed. As disposable income increases due to BD (i.e., due to tax-cuts given that there...

This paper provides a brief analysis of socio-economic outlook of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries with the aim of examining the relationship between resource availability, macroeconomic management and poverty. In so doing, this study attempts to provide insights into the socio-economic...