Journal of
Economics and International Finance

  • Abbreviation: J. Econ. Int. Finance
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9812
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEIF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 363

Full Length Research Paper

Causes of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: A layered theory approach to understanding significant factors

Teshome Abebe*
  • Teshome Abebe*
  • Eastern Illinois University, Illinois, United States
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Nana Quaicoe
  • Nana Quaicoe
  • Eastern Illinois University, Illinois, United States
  • Google Scholar


  •  Received: 04 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 10 June 2014
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

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