Structural Transformation

Structural Transformation is a fundamental process in development economics whereby an economy evolves from a predominantly agrarian and low-productivity structure to one characterized by increasing industrialization, service-sector expansion, and higher-productivity activities, driven by shifts in labor, capital, and technological change across sectors.

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  1. JY
    Justin Yifu Lin

    Peking University, China

    13 publications · 1.3K citations

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  2. BH
    Berthold Herrendorf

    Arizona State University, United States

    12 publications · 1.2K citations

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  3. NF
    Nauro F. Campos

    University College London, United Kingdom

    8 publications · 993 citations

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  4. EL
    Eduardo Lora

    Inter-American Development Bank, United States

    9 publications · 629 citations

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  5. RH
    Ricardo Hausmann

    Harvard University, United States

    8 publications · 797 citations

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  1. SSRN Electronic Journal

    Repository · 86 publications · 4.2K citations

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  2. World Development

    39 publications · 4.7K citations

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  3. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics

    57 publications · 2.8K citations

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  4. RePEc: Research Papers in Economics

    Repository · 61 publications · 2.9K citations

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  5. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 23 publications · 14.3K citations

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