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Developing Economics

A Critical Perspective On Development Economics

Author: Camilla Houeland

What is Uber up to in Africa?

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 Camilla HouelandLeave a comment

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Uber’s usual tricks — to provoke price wars in an attempt to increase their share of markets, evade taxes, and undermine workers’ rights — are alive and well in Africa.

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The Developing Economics blog takes critical approach to development economics. It seeks to stimulate debate and critical reflection on economic development among academics and practitioners from all relevant fields.

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