Development Patterns in the BRICS (1970-2016)
(2018) EKHS12 20181Department of Economic History
- Abstract
- This thesis analyses development patterns in the BRICS from a long term perspective by focusing on key issues such as economic specialisation, GDP growth contribution and growth patterns. Moreover, it is also featured a discussion regarding human development indicators. In essence, this approach provides a thorough overview of the process of economic development in the countries analysed. Regarding the results, it should be noted that most of the BRICS are specialised in mid-range technological products while China is the only country that has a comparative advantage in high technology. Also, the model shows that there are certain common features associated to economic development that are shared among the BRICS. Finally, it should be... (More)
- This thesis analyses development patterns in the BRICS from a long term perspective by focusing on key issues such as economic specialisation, GDP growth contribution and growth patterns. Moreover, it is also featured a discussion regarding human development indicators. In essence, this approach provides a thorough overview of the process of economic development in the countries analysed. Regarding the results, it should be noted that most of the BRICS are specialised in mid-range technological products while China is the only country that has a comparative advantage in high technology. Also, the model shows that there are certain common features associated to economic development that are shared among the BRICS. Finally, it should be noted that despite the good results in economic terms, it is also true that the BRICS must focus on making development more socially inclusive so as to achieve a successful transformation in the coming decades. (Less)
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- author
- Rodriguez Merello, Antonio LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- EKHS12 20181
- year
- 2018
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- BRICS, economic development, comparative advantage
- language
- English
- id
- 8948337
- date added to LUP
- 2018-08-20 14:49:07
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