ABSTRACT

First published in 1978, Development Economics in Action is a renowned study of policies in Ghana, one of Africa’s most closely watched economies. In this new edition three additional chapters provide a detailed account of 1978-2008.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|34 pages

Domestic economic performance in the 1960s

chapter 6|37 pages

Planning, saving and economic management

chapter 7|20 pages

Modernization without growth

chapter 9|54 pages

The state as entrepreneur

chapter 10|40 pages

The state as controller

chapter 12|36 pages

Lessons from 1960–72

part |2 pages

Part II: 1972–2008

chapter 1972|1 pages

–2008 Introduction to the new chapters

chapter 13|33 pages

From implosion to boom: 1972–2008

chapter 14|18 pages

Structural change: 1970–2008

chapter 15|36 pages

Forces for change: 1983–2008