What became the post-War era's "less developed countries" (LDCs) varied enormously in their pre- modern or pre-industrial economic conditions. We hypothesize that if these countries are arrayed on a continuum of pre-industrial development such as that of the demographer Ester Boserup, countries...

This study explores the industrial dimensions of the New Economy. It examines the growth and development of industries that provide the technological and scientific foundations for the New Economy — a collection of information and communications technology (ICT) industries, both in services...

Governments in various countries, irrespective of the country׳s level of economic growth, seek to initiate macroeconomic policies towards achieving better economic performance in order to advance level of business activities and ultimately, ensure better quality of life for the people. To...

In common with several other low-income African economies, in recent years Mozambique has seen a significant expansion of interest and investment in its long-established extractives industries. Huge new gas finds in particular have led to expectations that these industries will contribute very...

This paper reviews the interrelationships between the major forces of telecommunications technology and trade promoting growth in developing countries. The study uses a sample of 93 countries dichotomized in 43 developing and 50 advanced countries using the criterion of per capita income. The...

Taking South Africa as an important case study of the challenges of structural transformation, the book offers a new micro-meso level framework and evidence linking country-specific and global dynamics of change, with a focus on the current challenges and opportunities faced by middle-income...