''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.…
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. W…
How the CFA Franc enabled France to continue its colonies in Africa. Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1. A Currency at the Service of the 'Colonial Pact' -- 2. The CFA System -- 3. Resistance and Reprisal -- 4. France in Command -- 5. At the Service of the Franc…
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. W…