The Economic Transformation and Political Economy of Zambia

The Search for Modernity, Equity and Principle
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-93029-4
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 148 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 326 g

Reihe: Palgrave Studies in African and Development Economics

This book examines the economic and political development of Zambia since its independence in 1964. Based on detailed and original research, it explores the challenges faced during each period of Zambia's modern history. The Zambian copper industry is given particular attention to provide insight into the specific nature of the Zambian economy and to highlight how the country has failed to diversify economically and has accumulated debt. Recent debt negotiations, opportunities for financial investment, the relationship between Zambia and China are discussed.

This book offers a rounded and considered understanding of the economic and political challenges that face Zambia and Africa. It will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers working within development economics, the political economy, and economic history.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chan, Stephen

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Volkswirtschaften einzelner Länder und Regionen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Economic development during Zambia’s colonial period.- 3. Economic growth from copper mining.- 4. Impact of political uncertainty on Zambia’s economic activity.- 5. Financial investment practices in Zambia.- 6. Modern Zambia and dissident modernity.- 7. China and Zambia.- 8. Debt accumulation in Zambia and Africa.- 9. The Development of Civil Society.

Über Autor(innen)

STEPHEN CHAN is Professor of World Politics at SOAS University of London, where he was also Foundation Dean of Law and Social Sciences. He has received state honours from both the United Kingdom and Zambia. He won the 2010 International Studies Association accolade, Eminent Scholar in International Development and has been Konrad Adenauer Chair of Academic Excellence at Bir Zeit University in Palestine, and George Soros Chair of Public Policy at the Central European University.