Free exchange | Africa and commodity prices
No longer the kiss of death
Falling commodity prices will hurt Africa's economy less than previously thought
By C.W. | LONDON
IN 2014 commodity prices tumbled. Many economists feared the worst for Africa. For decades the continent has been worryingly dependent on commodities to power economic growth. When prices crashed, economies would go into a tailspin. This time around, though, things seem different. The continent is holding up well.
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