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Determinants and Macroeconomic Impact of Remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa

Oct 01, 2009 | R. Singh, M. Haacker, K. Lee | IMF
This paper investigates the determinants and the macroeconomic role of remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa, assembling the most comprehensive dataset available so far on remittances in the region and incorporating data on the diaspora.
Theme: Remittances, Financial Inclusion | Pages: 27
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