Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Africa: Examining the Influence of Income Level and Oil Production
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/tjeb-2025-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2286-0991
Language: English
Page range: 187 - 198
Published on: May 25, 2026
Published by: West University of Timisoara
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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