Africa's Last Colonial Currency - The CFA Franc Story (Hardcover)

Colonialism persists in many African countries due to the continuation of imperial monetary policy. This is the little-known account of the CFA Franc and economic imperialism. The CFA Franc was created in 1945, binding fourteen African states and split into two monetary zones. Why did French colonial authorities create it and how does it work? Why was independence not extended to monetary sovereignty for former French colonies? Through an exploration of the genesis of the currency and an examination of how the economic system works, the authors seek to answer these questions and more. As protests against the colonial currency grow, the need for myth-busting on the CFA Franc is vital and this expose of colonial infrastructure proves that decolonisation is unfinished business.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2021
Authors:	Fanny Pigeaud • Ndongo Samba Sylla
Foreword by:	William Mitchell
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Library binding
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-4178-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	French
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > General Books > History > African history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Economic history
LSN:	0-7453-4178-0
Barcode:	9780745341781

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