Over three-quarters of merchandise exports by the least-developed countries (LDCs) are primary goods.
This places them at a disadvantage in international trade since manufactured goods have a higher value than primary goods.
Betty-Ann Ananeh-Frempong has a PhD candidate in Economics, University of Cape Town.
Over three-quarters of merchandise exports by the least-developed countries (LDCs) are primary goods.
This places them at a disadvantage in international trade since manufactured goods have a higher value than primary goods.