Development and the Power Theory of Economics

This book examines how power dynamics shape government policy, institutions, and economic strategies and define both development and economic growth. With a particular focus on Africa, it explores how power structures influence development outcomes and create a number of development challenges. Through the analysis of real world cases from both emerging and developing economies, an understanding of how power dynamics influence different countries and parts of the world in different ways is presented. The ways in which global power dynamics are shifting are also discussed to highlight future challenges the developing world will face.

This book provides a practical framework of how to make economic policy and development outcomes resilient to power dynamics and outside influence. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers working within development economics and economic policy.

Examines how power dynamics shape government policy and define both development and economic growth Provides a practical framework for making economic policy and development outcomes resilient Contains real world examines to highlight the different challenges faced by the developing world due to power dynamics

Autorentext

Patrice Kandolo Kabeya is a Senior Programme Officer at the Southern African Development Community. He holds a PhD in Economics and International Development from the University Of Bradford, United Kingdom(UK).

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. The Four World Dimensions.- 3. Power Theory and Different Models of Development and Economics.- 4. Conceptual Frameworks in Development and Economic Growth.- 5. The Level of Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa Based on Power Influence Theory and Implications for Economic Growth.- 6. The Impact of Power Theory on Trade Development and Integration: Policies for Export, Import, and Deficit Management in DRC, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Botswana (1999-2024).- 7. Macroeconomic Indicators for Development and Their Impact on Economic Growth: The Influence of Power Dynamics.- 8. Power Theory, Investment, and Aid for Developing Countries.- 9. Power Theory and Development Finance: Influencing Development and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.- 10. Prospects for Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa.- 11. Overall Book Conclusion, Proposed Scenarios, Options, and Future Research Implications.