4 The Economics of Civil War in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Mr. Jean A. P. Clément
Language:
English
Keywords:
BOOK; Congo; government; risk of civil war; commodity export; natural logarithm; opportunity cost; per capita income; Exports; Corruption; Natural resources; Sub-Saharan Africa; Africa

Abstract

We have always maintained that the conflict in Sierra Leone is not about ideological, tribal or regional differences. It has nothing to do with the so-called problem of marginalized youths or, as some political commentators have characterized it, an uprising by rural poor against the urban elite. The root of the conflict is diamonds, diamonds, and diamonds.

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Cover Postconflict Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Postconflict Economics in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lessons from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Author: Mr. Jean A. P. Clément
ISBN:
9781589062528
Publication Date:
07 Feb 2005
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589062528.071
Pages:
338