Economists in government: The case of Malawi

Economists in government: The case of Malawi

The problem of the relationship between economic rationality and decision-making in Africa is seen largely as a problem of communication between economists, administrators and politicians. The way in which economists are integrated into the machinery of government in Malawi is described and briefly...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of development studies 1979-01, Vol.15 (2), p.216-232
1. Verfasser: Giles, B. D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Africa/African/Africans
Economist/Economists
Govern/Governing/Government/ Governmental/ Governments
Role/Roles
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Zusammenfassung:The problem of the relationship between economic rationality and decision-making in Africa is seen largely as a problem of communication between economists, administrators and politicians. The way in which economists are integrated into the machinery of government in Malawi is described and briefly compared with Zambia, where the Ministry of Development Planning was effectively excluded.
ISSN:0022-0388
1743-9140
DOI:10.1080/00220387908421716