| ID | 159552 |
| Title Proper | Economic growth, rural assets and prosperity |
| Other Title Information | exploring the implications of a 20-year record of asset growth in Tanzania |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brockington, Dan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Measures of poverty based on consumption suggest that recent economic growth in many African countries has not been inclusive, particularly in rural areas. We argue that measures of poverty using assets may provide a different picture. We present data based on recent re-surveys of Tanzanian households first visited in the early 1990s. These demonstrate a marked increase in prosperity from high levels of poverty. It does not, however, follow that these improvements derive from GDP growth. We consider the implications of this research for further explorations of the relationship between economic growth and agricultural policy in rural areas. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Modern African Studies Vol. 56, No.2; Jun 2018: p.217-243 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Modern African Studies 2018-06 56, 2 |
| Key Words | Economic Growth ; Tanzania ; Rural Assets and Prosperity ; 20-year Record ; Asset Growth |