Effects of Macroeconomic Stabilityon Growth, Savings, and Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Empirical Investigation

Author/Editor:

Dhaneshwar Ghura ; E. Murat Ucer ; Martin Mühleisen ; Michael T. Hadjimichael ; Roger Nord

Publication Date:

August 1, 1994

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Summary:

The analysis of this paper indicates that the unsatisfactory overall economic performance of sub-Saharan African countries during 1986–93 was due to inappropriate policies pursued by a number of countries. The countries that have pursued broadly appropriate adjustment policies have performed much better, achieving positive per capita GDP growth. The analysis is supported with an econometric investigation of the effects of macroeconomic policies, structural reforms, and exogenous factors on economic performance. The results indicate that progress in achieving macroeconomic stability and implementing structural reforms have been conducive to better growth, savings, and private investment.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1994/098

Subject:

Notes:

Study on economic performance of sub-Saharan African countries during 1986-93.

English

Publication Date:

August 1, 1994

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451852073/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0981994

Pages:

122

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