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Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance

Bronwen Everill

'A historically insightful read' Financial Times 'A wry, rollicking, and provocative history' Michael Taylor, author of The Interest ‘A thought-provoking analysis of Africa's relationship with economic imperialism’ Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata, authors of It’s A Continent

Business & EconomicsBusiness & Economics · high confidenceBusiness & Economics81 signalsLlm Classifier: Business & Economics -> Business & EconomicsGoogle Books: Business & Economics -> Business & EconomicsKeyword Classifier: Business & Economics -> Business & EconomicsBusiness, Capitalism & CorporationsMoney, Markets & Economic PolicyAfrica & the African Diaspora

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British Academy Book PrizeMajor2025ShortlistOfficial source
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