STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES

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Avrasya Sosyal ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Volume:10 Issue:4
STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES

STRUCTURAL CHANGE IN SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Authors : Maya Moalla

Pages : 506-519

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Publication Date : 2023-10-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Structural change is defined as the shift of resources from primary sectors to those boasting high value-added. If productivity elevates owing to structural change, then economic advancement becomes more vigorous and steadier. This study\'s goal is to examine structural change and the sources of labor productivity evolution in selected African countries from 1990 to 2018. Therefore, the Shift-Share Analysis method was employed in the study. The insights unveiled that the within-sector mien is the dominant driver of productivity growth in the selected countries. For policymakers, both internal productivity improvements and structural transformation need to coexist harmoniously.
Keywords : Growth, structural changes, Productivity, African countries, shift share analysis

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