Agricultural Export, Growth and the Poor in Africa: A Meta Analysis

Over the past decade, a growing number of studies have examined role agricultural export in economic growth Africa. The literature, however, provides conflicting results about export-led hypothesis. In this study, we aim to re-examine impact on by performing meta-analysis. There are two questions interest, namely, (a) whether publication bias is present export-growth literature Africa, and (b) if there an overall effect growth. Our meta-analysis finds significant negative literature. Moreover, after correction for bias, show that leads low-income lower middle-income African countries. These consistent with By this, provide empirical basis may enhance policy decisions resource allocation areas comparative advantage. Additionally, existence income differential nexus implies strategy has pronounced poor result suggests Africa could follow because it promising means increase per capita wealth. JEL Classification: C10; C40; I30; N50; O55