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The Zambian Economy Has Evolved From Simple And Fragmented Agrarian Activities At The Turn Of The 20th Century Into A Wide-range Of Organized And Regulated Modern Economic Activities. Although The Economy Has Largely Revolved Around The Mining Industry Since The Early 1920s When The Extraction Of Copper And Other Mineral Ores On The Copperbelt Begun, There Have Been A Gradual Diversification Of Economic Activities Over Time, With Services Now Accounting For Almost Two-thirds Of Gross Domestic Product (gdp). This Handbook Offers An Authoritative And Comprehensive Discussion Of The Different Facets Of The Zambian Economy From Agriculture, Mining, Banking, Construction, Tourism To International Trade. It Covers A Wide Range Of Related Topics Including The Political Context And How This Shapes And Influences Economic Policy And Activities, Various Services Which Drive The Economy Such As Infrastructure, Energy, Transport, Social Welfare, Education, Business And Financial Services. Chapters In This Handbook Have Discussed Not Only The Challenges But Also Opportunities Existing In The Zambian Economy. Overall, The Handbook Has Timely Contributed To Debates On Various Policy Reforms Needed To Respond To The Major Social And Economic Challenges Zambia Is Facing-- Provided By Publisher.