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Developer’s Dilemma

What is ‘structural transformation’ and why does it matter?

November 15, 2017 Lukas Schlogl 0

Most workers in pre-industrial Europe once pursued agricultural work. Later the economy shifted to manufacturing jobs and then to the service sector. In short, economic […]

The future of employment: back in fashion?

October 24, 2017 Lukas Schlogl 0

A range of views from across the UN, the World Bank and the IMF raise some big questions for the future of employment and its […]

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Does structural change lead to rising inequality?

October 13, 2017 Lukas Schlogl 0

How does structural transformation affect economic inequality? And what does it do to poverty? Many developing countries have seen a huge reallocation of labour from […]

Is rising inequality part of a ‘developer’s dilemma’?

October 6, 2017 Lukas Schlogl 0

Two goals of development are economic development and inclusive growth. The first, economic development, requires ‘structural transformation’ meaning shifts in economic activity towards higher productivity. […]

What Is the Developer’s Dilemma?

September 26, 2017 Lukas Schlogl 0

Does inequality have to rise during development? What policies make economic growth more inclusive? Should developing countries try to industrialise or rely on the service […]

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