Abstract
This paper provides a quick glance at the dominant issues that have characterized the development economics debate during the past five decades. It is based on a review of a selection of literature that highlights the dominant perspectives in development economics. It draws a distinction between soft and hard economics, arguing that economic growth must be converted into social change that benefits poor for it to be described as development-oriented. It provides a direction for future research into issues of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Sub-Sahara Africa
Original language | English |
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Journal | African Journal of Economic and Management Studies |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 2 - 8 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 2040-0705 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |