The Evolution of Central Banking in Liberia: Economic Overview and Challenges

By Anthony Barclay

Explore Liberia's financial journey through its Central Bank in Anthony Barclay's The Evolution of Central Banking in Liberia: Economic Overview and Challenges. Written in an accessible style for experts and novices, Barclay's meticulous research and insightful analysis reveal the unique challenges and circumstances that have shaped Liberia's central bank, revealing an understanding of the nation-building efforts. The book enhances knowledge as a major study on the evolution of central banking in Liberia. The lessons it offers may resonate with other countries having similar current contexts.

Lawrence M. Yates
Former Director, Department of Research, Policy and Planning
Central Bank of Liberia

"The Evolution of Central Banking in Liberia: Economic Overview and Challenges" is a comprehensive book about monetary policy, economic history, and political economy. It mainly focuses on the nuances of Liberia's history and political economy, which is vital for understanding the context within which the Central Bank of Liberia has evolved and currently functions. Essentially the book makes yet another significant contribution to scholarship on the modern economic history of Liberia with a focus on central banking. Thus, Anthony Barclay's efforts in writing this book is commendable. It is an indispensable read for those interested in the historical progression of the Central Bank of Liberia.

Dr. Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei
Director, Ducor Institute for Social and Economic Research

In the wake of the global financial and related crisis, there appears to be a declining trust in central banking worldwide, Liberia included. Drawing from a wide range of resources, this book tackles the complexities of central banking's influence on Liberia's economic development with inferences to other African countries with similar socioeconomic characteristics. It offers an easily readable discussion of the evolution of central banking in Liberia, and its holistic approach also goes into the peculiarities of the Liberian Political economy. The book's relevance to current issues and engaging discussion makes it a must-read for those interested in the history of central banking in Liberia.

Jennifer Arista
JCI
East Java, Indonesia

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1G6LLFZ
• ISBN13: 9798310270411
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"