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The decline of the labour share in Mexico : 1990-2015
Ibarra-Niño, Carlos Alberto; Ros, Jaime - 2017
This paper studies the decline of the labour share in Mexico during the period 1990-2015. It calculates the wage share … manufacturing labour share all played a large role in the reduction of the manufacturing wage share in Mexico. More generally, the …. The paper concludes by discussing possible explanations for the paradox of the slow rate of economic growth in Mexico …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011777099
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The growth-employment-poverty nexus in Latin America in the 2000s : Mexico country study
Cruces, Guillermo; Fields, Gary S.; Jaume, David; … - 2015
During the 2000s Mexico grew less than the average for Latin America. Labour market indicators exhibited mixed changes … international crisis of 2008, but Mexico surpassed its pre-crisis output levels by 2012. Most labour market indicators were affected …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011335015
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Manufacturing and economic development
Szirmai, Adam - 2011
This paper examines the theoretical and empirical evidence for the hypothesis that manufacturing is the main engine of growth in developing countries. The paper opens with an overview of the main arguments supporting the engine of growth hypothesis and then examines each of these arguments using...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009381971
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Industrial development and growth in Nigeria : lessons and challenges
Chete, Louis N.; Adeoti, J. O.; Adeyinka, F. M.; … - 2014
The structure of the Nigerian economy is typical of an underdeveloped country. The primary sector, in particular, the oil and gas sector, dominates the gross domestic product accounting for over 95 per cent of export earnings and about 85 per cent of government revenue between 2011 and 2012. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010233106
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Should Africa industrialize?
Page, John M. - 2011
Africa should industrialize. Without structural change it cannot sustain recent growth. Economies with more diverse and sophisticated industrial sectors tend to grow faster. But since 1980 Africa has deindustrialized. The paper shows that between 1975 and 2005 the size, diversity and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009269834
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Does aid to the productive sectors cause manufacturing sector growth in Africa?
Ndikumana, Alain - 2022
In recent decades, Africa has received a large share of official development assistance compared to other regions of the world. Using AidData for 2000-13, this paper examines the effects of aid to productive sectors on manufacturing growth in Africa. Econometric results show that increased...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012887967
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Can a populist political party bear the risk of granting complete property rights? : electoral outcomes of Mexico’s second land reform
De Janvry, Alain; González-Navarro, Marco; Sadoulet, … - 2011
level of incomplete property rights. -- land reform ; property rights ; voting ; Mexico …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009159738
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Land acquisition for industrialization and compensation of displaced farmers
Ghatak, Maitreesh; Mookherjee, Dilip - 2011
This paper addresses the question of how farmers displaced by acquisition of agricultural land for the purpose of industrialization ought to be compensated. Prior to acquisition, the farmers are leasing in land from a landlord, either a private owner or a local government. There are three sets...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009159746
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The rise and fall of income inequality in Mexico : 1989 - 2010
Campos, Raymundo; Esquivel, Gerardo; Lustig, Nora - 2012
Inequality in Mexico rose between 1989 and 1994 and declined between 1994 and 2010. We examine the role of market …. -- inequality ; wages ; disposable income ; labour markets ; Mexico …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009487034
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Do people in income poverty use their income efficiently? : a subjective well-being approach
Rojas, Mariano - 2012
poverty ; Mexico …
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