Labour and Living Standards in Pre-Colonial West Africa

Discover the intricate economic landscape of pre-colonial West Africa in Labour and Living Standards in Pre-Colonial West Africa by Klas Rönnbäck. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2020, this insightful paperback spans 210 pages and delves into the often-misunderstood economic conditions of Sub-Saharan Africa before colonization. Rönnbäck challenges the prevailing narrative of poverty by reconstructing the living standards of the population during a pivotal era marked by the Atlantic slave trade. This book enriches our understanding of West African economic development, offering a fresh perspective on how historical factors shaped the region's economic status. Ideal for students and scholars of economics and African history, this work is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of West Africa's past.