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Economic growth and structural change in a multi-sector and multilateral approach to balance-of-payments constrained growth

Crescimento econômico e mudança estrutural numa abordagem multissetorial e multilateral de crescimento restrito pelo balanço de pagamentos

ABSTRACT

This study aims to develop a multi-sector and multilateral model of balance-of-payments constrained growth. As a starting point, we adopted the models proposed by Araujo and Lima (2007) and Nell (2003). The paper also presents computer simulations to test how structural changes in the Pasinetti-Kaldor sense affect long-term economic growth. This approach is relevant insofar as it enables the identification of sectors and trading partners that contribute the most to long-term growth, as well as proposing economic and industrial policies that improve trade relations and economic competitiveness.

KEYWORDS:
Structural change; balance-of-payments constrained growth; trading partners

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