Africa benefits from commodity costs

Courtesy Marketplace  Tue, 07/15/2008 - 18:05

For most of the world, the soaring costs of raw materials, such as copper, steel and timber, are an economic burden.

For Africa, they're a blessing. Commentator Edward Miguel tells us why.

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