Industrial and development economics
Subtitle: an African perspective
By: Stephen M. Kapunda
Series: CODESRIA book series; Codesria book series
Publisher: Codesria, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Dakar
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9782869787155
Subjects: Industrial organization (Economic theory); Industrial policy; Development economics
Description: The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive understanding of industrial economics and its applicability to African countries. The book is expected to serve as an intellectual and pedagogical support to teaching. It is a vital resource material for both undergraduate and post-graduate students. The text is also excellent for self-study for all people with a keen interest in the discipline because of the unique approach adopted by the author. Each chapter is arranged pedagogically starting with learning objectives followed by introductory remarks, then content and finally conclusion. Numerous relevant examples, case studies and review questions are provided.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-205) and index.
Table of contents: title: I. Theoretical foundations; title: 1. Industrial economics : an introduction; title: 2. Framework of analysis of industrial economics; title: 3. Theories of the firm and internal organisation; title: 4. Market structure; title: II. Analysis of pricing practices and strategic firm behaviour; title: 5. Pricing practices and strategies of firms; title: 6. Non-price strategies; title: III. Industrial location and finance : theory and practice; title: 7. Industrial location : theory and practice; title: 8. Industrial finance : theory and practice; title: IV. Public policy and industrial development in Africa; title: 9. Public policy for industrial development in Africa; title: 10. Industrial development in Africa.