The Evolution of Central Banking in Liberia 2nd Edition: Economic Overview and Challenges - Hardcover

Barclay, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369444931

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation, 2025

Synopsis

This book, The Evolution of Central Banking in Liberia: Economic Overview and Challenges, provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and transformation of Liberia's central banking system. The book explores the historical context, key milestones, and the challenges faced by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) in its contributions to stabilizing and growing the nation's economy.

Utilizing historical sources and more recent empirical and non-empirical studies, Barclay blends the historical background leading to the establishment of the CBL. He provides critical insights into the complex, compelling, and competing circumstances and the inherent challenges to nation-building that depict the environment in which the Central Bank eventually emerged and currently functions. He also discusses the contextual dynamics of economic policies, financial stability, and the broader economic environment. From this perspective, he addresses contemporary issues such as financial inclusion, other development-oriented policies, and the role of the Central Bank in fostering sustainable economic growth. In essence, the book offers insights into Liberia's financial system, highlighting the complexities of central banking in a developing economy and drawing inferences with other African nations facing similar challenges.

It is an essential read for those interested in Liberia's economic history, monetary policy, and the broader implications of central banking in developing countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369444931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 236