Schumepterian growth theory stresses the role of structural change in long run growth. Countries which increase the … less dynamic growth performance since the 1980s. -- structural change ; convergence and divergence ; economic growth …

Manufacturing has traditionally been regarded in the development literature as having special "growth-pulling" or … "growth-enhancing" properties. The share of manufacturing in GDP has been declining slightly over time in South Africa, while … that of services has been growing. This study focuses on the "Hirschmanian" channels through which sectoral growth can lead …