Ghana: Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Development, 1992–2026

Reviews Ghana’s macroeconomic policy episodes alongside long-run changes in output, stability, living standards and resilience. Comparative evidence and source definitions help readers distinguish measured outcomes from policy attribution.

63 pages · 1.22 MB · English

About this report

Author: Dr. Felix Larry Essilfie
Publisher: Institute of Development and Economic Research (IDER)
Publication date: September 2026
Evidence cut-off: 2026-09-18
Reference period: Review horizon: 1992–2026. Indicator endpoints differ: output through 2025; inflation through August 2026; poverty through 2016/17; HDI through 2023.
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A descriptive evaluation, not an estimate of national causal policy effects. The 1992–2026 review horizon does not imply complete observations for every indicator through 2026.

The report’s original source definitions, assumptions and limitations govern its interpretation. References to other institutions do not imply their endorsement.

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