The History Of Business In Africa: Complex Discontinuity To Emerging Markets (studies In Economic History)
by Grietjie Verhoef /
2017 / English / PDF
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This book offers a comprehensive study of the history of African
business. By analyzing the specificities of African business
culture, as well as the dynamically changing African policy
context, the author sheds new light on the development of African
enterprises, markets and institutions. The book covers a wide
range of historical studies, starting with the earliest exchange
networks, the new market opportunities resulting from European
penetration, the dualism of state-owned companies and private
enterprises during the twentieth century, the role of foreign
direct investments and multinational companies during the 1990s,
and the globalization of African business.
This book offers a comprehensive study of the history of African
business. By analyzing the specificities of African business
culture, as well as the dynamically changing African policy
context, the author sheds new light on the development of African
enterprises, markets and institutions. The book covers a wide
range of historical studies, starting with the earliest exchange
networks, the new market opportunities resulting from European
penetration, the dualism of state-owned companies and private
enterprises during the twentieth century, the role of foreign
direct investments and multinational companies during the 1990s,
and the globalization of African business.
