Episode 46: Morten Jerven

Morten Jerven explains why we know less than we should about what is happening in African economies, and why this is leading economists to the wrong recommendations. His first book, Poor Numbers: How We are Misled by African Development Statistics and Wha

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vor 10 Jahren

Morten Jerven explains why we know less than we should about what
is happening in African economies, and why this is leading
economists to the wrong recommendations. His first book, Poor
Numbers: How We are Misled by African Development Statistics and
What to Do About It explained the problems with Africa’s economic
data; an his […]