Structural Transformation and Economic Development

Name: Structural Transformation and Economic Development
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Structural Transformation and Economic DevelopmentCross regional analysis of industrialization and urbanization\nAuthor(s): Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Kaushalesh Lal\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138673373, 978-1138673373\nSynopsis\nThis book examines long-term structural changes and the broad impact on economic development in regional comparative perspectives. The book analyzes data across Africa, Asia and Latin America. It looks at key variables of productivity growth, industrialization, poverty, urbanization, and employment. This book is concerned with understanding structural change dynamics and how it affects job creation, living standards, and the efficiency of productive cities through manufacturing productivity growth that benefits majority of citizens.\n\nWith empirical evidence from a selected number of developing countries including China, India, Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa, the book attempts to .