Political liberation and economic policy reform in Africa

摘要: Abstract This paper assesses the impact of political liberalization on economic reform in sub-Saharan Africa. It argues that emergence more participatory politics will not necessarily make successful less likely. Although instability change exact an cost short run, long provides opportunities as well risks for reform. probably makes some macroeconomic reforms difficult, but it a window opportunity significant progress governance issues. The net vary across states; most countries, prospects be dramatically altered, because does alter structural characteristics policy making