The Oxford Handbook of the Economy of Cameroon

The Oxford Handbook of the Economy of Cameroon examines the reasons for Cameroon's unsatisfactory economic performance and draws lessons from successful development experience to help tackle these issues. It provides a critical assessment of the history, patterns, and strategies of economic development in Cameroon and outlines new approaches to economic enquiry for prosperity and social change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Since achieving independence in 1960, Cameroon has faced suboptimal economic outcomes, which have broader implications for Africa's development narrative. This experience offers valuable insights into economic and policy matters, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent. While Cameroon's large informal economy is diverse and resilient, rooted in old business traditions, its formal economy has struggled with low productivity and employment growth for over six0 years. This has led to anger, disappointment, and violent conflicts in various regions of the country.

The Oxford Handbook of the Economy of Cameroon aims to examine the reasons behind Cameroon's unsatisfactory economic performance and draw lessons from successful development experiences. The Handbook provides a critical assessment of Cameroon's economic history, patterns, and strategies, and outlines new approaches to economic enquiry for prosperity and social change. Through the lens of Cameroon's governance story, the Handbook analyzes the evolving conceptions of economic policy, assesses intellectual progress, documents implementation challenges, and outlines the intellectual and policy agenda ahead.

For a developing country like Cameroon, increasing per capita income can be achieved through technological advancements and closing the knowledge and technology gap with more developed nations. Within any country, particularly one like Cameroon, there is significant potential for productivity improvement by bridging the gap between best practices and average practices. By implementing pertinent learning strategies, standards of living can be improved.

In this Oxford Handbook of the Economy of Cameroon, an international team of leading development economists and researchers address a wide range of issues facing Cameroon. They provide guiding principles on how best to navigate these challenges and promote sustainable economic growth and development. The Handbook covers topics such as economic policy, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, education, health, and social welfare. It also explores the role of institutions, governance, and regional cooperation in fostering economic development in Cameroon and the broader African context.

By examining Cameroon's economic experience and drawing on global best practices, the Handbook offers valuable insights and recommendations for policymakers, investors, and development practitioners. It serves as a resource for policymakers, researchers, and students interested in understanding the economic challenges and opportunities in Africa and exploring innovative solutions to promote sustainable development.

In conclusion, Cameroon's suboptimal economic experience since independence highlights the broader issues facing Africa's development narrative. The Oxford Handbook of the Economy of Cameroon provides valuable insights and lessons from successful development experiences to help tackle Cameroon's economic challenges. By examining the history, patterns, and strategies of economic development, the Handbook offers new approaches to economic enquiry for prosperity and social change. Through the lens of governance and policy, the Handbook analyzes the evolving conceptions of economic policy, assesses intellectual progress, documents implementation challenges, and outlines the intellectual and policy agenda ahead. By implementing pertinent learning strategies and closing the knowledge and technology gap, Cameroon can improve its productivity and standards of living, and contribute to the broader development of Africa.

Weight: 1490g
Dimension: 253 x 172 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192848529