Several African countries have a shortage of US dollars - why this happens and how to fix it

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The only sure-fire way to avoid a dollar shortage is self-sufficiency – referred to in economics as autarky.

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By  The Conversation

What you need to know:

  • Many African countries now face a combination of disrupted exports and worsening terms of trade.
  • The only sure-fire way to avoid a dollar shortage is self-sufficiency – referred to in economics as autarky.

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