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Economic growth and poverty alleviation in Africa – linking hard and soft economics

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Purpose - – The purpose of this editorial is to provide a quick glance at the dominant issues that have characterized the developing economics debate during the past five decades. It seeks to offer a backdrop for the papers in the present volume ofAJEMS. Design/methodology/approach - – It is based on a review of a selection of literature that highlights the dominant perspectives in development economics. Findings - – 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. Originality/value - – It provides a direction for future research into issues of economic growth and poverty alleviation in Sub-Sahara Africa.

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  • John Kuada, 2014. "Economic growth and poverty alleviation in Africa – linking hard and soft economics," African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 5(1), pages 2-8, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ajemsp:v:5:y:2014:i:1:p:2-8
    DOI: 10.1108/AJEMS-03-2014-0016
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