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    Econocracy: Paradigm for Development in Africa
    Econocracy: Paradigm for Development in Africa
    Econocracy: Paradigm for Development in Africa
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    Econocracy: Paradigm for Development in Africa

    By Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba

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    Econocracy is the economic determination of political objectives. In other words, the economic needs of the people determine politics, not politics determining the economic needs of the people. This will imply that in a given political set up, the people should first identify their economic needs, which should in turn drive the political superst

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScribblecity Publications
    Release dateJun 21, 2021
    ISBN9781913455255
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