{"product_id":"9781847657992","title":"Africa's Future: How the past is shaping Africa's economic evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany seek to \"fix\" Africa - economists, experts, politicians, gurus, cognoscenti and glitterati. But the continent conceals multiple secrets, including the Holy Grail: explanations of its saga over the previous centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrica's Future\u003c\/i\u003e tells the tale of Africa's economic evolution, revealing unique prisms for understanding the continent's panoramic story, one of triumph over the lasting influences of nature and multiple political tragedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern Africa developed diverse economic pathways to betterment - yet survivalist economies litter the landscape. Its paradox of \"subsistence with many faces\" coexists amidst the tiny middle class, growing rich, and many more poor expected in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClarke provides fresh and challenging insights into Africa's economies and future, offering seasoned views on a continent of unlocked potential which has witnessed many false dawns. Not \"poor\" but poorly managed, Africa holds greater promise, its destiny revealed by its history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47137029849328,"sku":"9781847657992","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847657992_p0.jpg?v=1763780020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847657992","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}