What qualifies an economy as “emerging”? The answers provided in this book lead to a fresh conception of the diversity of the African continent. Thus, growth dynamics cannot simply be measured in economic terms. Indicators must also include governance, efficiency and democracy of...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- PART I: Growth, Employment and Inequality -- Chapter 2. Deciphering Growth and Development: Past and Present -- Chapter 3. Labour Market Outcomes and Inclusive Development -- Chapter 4. Growth, Employment and Inequality -- Chapter 5. Intra-state Disparities in Economic...

This book analyses the development challenge faced by Latin America at a time at which the concerns for the large inequality in the region are at a peak. This volume focuses on growth-with-equity, and is written by an outstanding group of Latin American and international researchers and...