An Introduction to Economics for West African Students

An Introduction to Economics for West African Students (1980) explains the definition and scope of economics and discusses capitalism, socialism and the African economic system. It examines the creation of wealth and the structure and organisation of modern industrial production in West Africa. It also looks at macro-economics and the trade relations of West Africa with the rest of the world.

1. Introduction 2. The Production of Goods and Services 3. The Structure and Organisation of Modern Industry 4. Production for the Market 5. The National Income 6. The Distribution of Wealth 7. Money and Banking 8. International Economics 9. Public Finance 10. Economic Development and the State