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WELCOME TO THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN ECONOMIES

We are a development economics research centre based at the University of Oxford, with researchers in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department of International Development. Founded in 1986, we're celebrating our 40th anniversary this year.

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OUR EVENTS

We run many events at the Centre, including the Lunchtime Seminar Series and Research Workshops during term time, and several conferences and workshops throughout the academic year.

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JOURNAL OF AFRICAN ECONOMIES

A vehicle to carry rigorous economic analysis focused entirely on Africa. The Journal (JAE) is managed by the CSAE and published by Oxford University Press

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CSAE WORKING PAPER SERIES

The CSAE Working Paper Series includes papers on a range of development economics topics.

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OUR RESEARCH

Our team of economists undertakes research to address economic and social development challenges around the world

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MAKING AN IMPACT

We engage on an international level with organisations, institutions, policymakers, and advisers to form connections and make a difference in developing countries.
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