| ID | 145180 |
| Title Proper | Africa by numbers |
| Other Title Information | reviewing the database approach to studying African economies |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jerven, Morten |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | We know less about growth and poverty based on numbers in African economies than we would like to think. Numbers are soft, and data availability is sparse, sporadic, and uneven. For researchers and data users, whether engaged in inferential or descriptive statistics, the message is that studying Africa by numbers can be misleading. This research note surveys the knowledge gap and provides guidance on how to and how not to study Africa by numbers. |
| `In' analytical Note | African Affairs Vol. 115, No.459; Apr 2016: p.342-358 |
| Journal Source | African Affairs Vol: 115 No 459 |
| Key Words | Africa ; African Economies |