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Provedor de dados: | 31
País: | United States
Título: | Liberalization and Structural Change: Evidence from Nepalese Manufacturing
Autores: | Sharma,   Kishor.
Data: | 2006-01-30
Ano: | 2000
Palavras-chave: | Liberalization; Import penetration; Export intensity; Total factor productivity growth; Nepal; International Relations/Trade; E13; F13; F14; F43; 041.
Resumo: | The consequences of liberalization on structural changes are examined using data from manufacturing industry in Nepal which is classified as a least developed country. This is important because doubts that liberalization may not solve the problems of low-income developing countries remain strong due mainly to low supply elasticities and the early stage of industrialization. Results suggest some structural changes in manufacturing output and trade orientation. However, no significant improvements were recorded in the overall productivity growth and spatial distribution of manufacturing which appear to be due mainly to the lack of basic infrastructure and the shortage of skilled manpower. Thus, appropriate investment policies, which channel resources to improve human capital and infrastructure, appear to be essential if the potential benefits of liberalization are to be fully achieved.
Tipo: | Working or Discussion Paper
Idioma: | Inglês

Identificador:

19694

http://purl.umn.edu/28394

Editor: | AgEcon Search

Relação:

Yale University&gt;Economic Growth Center&gt;Center Discussion Papers

Center Discussion Paper No. 812

Formato:

27

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