After all, by allowing people to spend more than they have, borrowed money can fuel growth. But today, Africa’s pay-as-you-go practices are a powerful defense against financial contagion.
过去，非洲以现金为基础的经济阻碍了发展。毕竟，通过允许人们超前消费，借来的钱可以为经济助燃。但今天，非洲“现收现付”的习俗成了抵御金融危机蔓延的有力保障。