Structural Change: Paving the Way for Development?

April 25, 2013

Steel mill in Beijing, China. The country’s rapid industrialization was an essential part of its successful development (Photo: Corbis/Liu)
- Structural Change: Paving the Way for Development?
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In This Episode
When a country shifts from being largely based on agrarian economy to being based on services, or industry, it is said to have undergone structural change. Harvard’s Dani Rodrik explains why structural change is so critical to development.
Dani Rodrik, Harvard University, Professor
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