The State of Ghana's Economy: A Comparative Analysis

Abeti, Wilson (2020): The State of Ghana's Economy: A Comparative Analysis.

Abstract

This paper reviews the state of the Ghanaian economy by putting the searchlight on key areas that contribute to the growth of the economy. The paper also adduces key sectors that contribute to the development of Ghana's economy.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Economic Growth, Inflation, Interest Rate, Fiscal Policy
• Subjects: E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E4 - Money and Interest Rates; E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E6 - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O4 - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

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