Somalia: Economy Without State

Part of the respected African Issues series, Somalia: Economy Without State by Peter D. Little offers an in-depth examination of trade, livelihoods, and market systems in Somalia operating without a formal government. Drawing on detailed fieldwork and economic analysis, the study explores how communities and cross-border trade networks adapt, survive, and function amidst political instability and statelessness.

This scholarly work provides important insights for readers seeking to understand African political economy, informal institutions, and resilient market practices in the Horn of Africa. It serves as an essential resource for university students, researchers, policy analysts, and general readers interested in African studies, regional development, and modern economic reality in conflict zones.