We examine the Kuznets postulate that structural transformation leads to higher inequality
using comparable panel data for a large number of developing and developed countries for …

This paper employs sectoral data to draw conclusions on how structural reforms—
implemented during the period 1975–2005—affected differences in cross-country aggregate …

In the context of a global economic slowdown and structural shifts, comprehending labor
market stability is crucial for devising effective macro-employment strategies. This research …

This paper investigates the technological impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) among
developing markets on the host economy, as the distinctive features of FDI from developing …

We examine how participation and positioning in global value chains (GVC) affect wages.
We also examine whether this relationship is conditioned by a country's development level …

One of the key features of modern economic growth is the process of structural
transformation, which is the movement of workers from agriculture to manufacturing and …

Participation in global value chains (GVC) has recently been highlighted as a pathway to
fast-track development in productivity growth through productive and allocative efficiency …

The manufacturing sector has historically been the engine of growth, accounting for a
substantial share of economy-wide productivity growth. But the share of manufacturing in …

This paper studies the dynamics of labor productivity convergence and technology catch-up
within Africa, shedding light on two important and inter-related issues that are central to …

There is a general view that Africa is deindustrializing. We examine the extent to which the
existing result is sensitive to sample size and new sectoral indicators. In addition to the usual …