Investment and Risk in Africa (Studies on the African economies series)

This book brings together academics in the fields of economics, political science, and law, with business practitioners in the fields of risk assessment and portfolio management. Their contributions tell the story of why investment is discouraged in Africa, perceived as being a highly risky continent. These risks are partly exaggerated but they are also capable of being mitigated by insurance and reduced by political restraints such as central banks, investment charters, and international agreements.