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Structural Transformation and Economic Growth
STEG is a research initiative funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office that aims to provide a better understanding of structural change, productivity and growth in low- and middle-income countries.
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Transforming Growth Podcast Series
This series, narrated by Tim Phillips, investigates some of the most important new research in economic development. In this first episode of five, Tim talks to Doug Gollin (CEPR & Oxford University) & Joe Kaboski (CEPR & Notre Dame), the academic leads of Structural Transformation & Economic Growth (STEG) programme, about what structural transformation is and the need for this programme.
Take a look back at the STEG Annual Conference 2022
The STEG Annual Conference ran from 19 to 21 January 2022 as a virtual event. Over the three days, 35 presentations were held including two keynote addresses, nine full-length presentations, and 24 short speed-round presentations.
Pathfinding Papers
The Pathfinding Papers review what is known and what questions are most salient in specific areas of research and policy related to structural transformation and economic growth.
Structural Transformation, Agriculture, Climate, and the Environment
This paper reviews the feedbacks between structural transformation and agriculture, on the one hand, and climate and the natural environment, on the other.
Technology and the Task Content of Jobs across the Development Spectrum
Technology is the driver of labour allocation across sectors and occupations. Is the impact of technological change on developing countries similar to its impact on developed countries?
The Role of Labour Market Frictions in Structural Transformation
This paper reviews the literature on the extent of labour market frictions and their role in slowing structural transformation in developing countries.
Agricultural Productivity and Structural Transformation: Evidence and Questions for African Development
This paper summarises key findings from the recent literature on agricultural productivity and structural transformation and then identifies priority areas for further research.
Financial Frictions, Financial Market Development, and Macroeconomic Development
This paper reviews the state of knowledge on the impact of financial frictions and financial underdevelopment on firms.
Political Economy and Structural Transformation: Democracy, Regulation and Public Investment
This paper reviews the literature on the political distortions that can explain differences in productivity and the prospects for transformation.
Structural Transformation, Input-Output Networks, and Productivity Growth
This paper reviews the existing literature on input-output networks, its key findings, and discusses their relevance for structural transformation, industrialisation in developing countries, and avenues for further research.
The Role of Micro Data in Understanding Structural Transformation
This paper aims to review recent literature bringing micro data to bear on structural change, and to highlight opportunities for researchers to help shape our understanding of structural transformation.
Perspectives on Trade and Structural Transformation
This paper surveys macroeconomic and microeconomic perspectives on the role of international trade in structural transformation.
Home Production, Women’s Market Work, and Structural Transformation
This paper reviews the literature on how linkages between women’s home and market work change through the structural transformation.