scholarly journals Employment Creation Effects of Pakistan's Exports

1991 ◽  
Vol 30 (4II) ◽  
pp. 865-877
Author(s):  
Ashfaque H. Khan

During the past two decades, an increasing number of developing countries have sought to pursue export -oriented trade and industrial policies as against the import -substitution strategy of industrialization.1 It has been argued that production for the world market not only restores the momentum of industrial growth but it leads to efficient resource allocation, greater capacity utilization, permits the exploitation of economies of scale, generates technological improvement in response to competition abroad and, most importantly, creates productive employment opportunities for a labour-surplus country [Balassa (1978), p. 180). This paper is not concerned with the merits or otherwise of export -oriented trade and industrialization policies rather we concentrate on the most important contribution of outward looking or export-oriented policy, i.e., its employment creation effects. It has been argued that an increased level of activity in the export sector gives rise to dynamic external economies of scale besides having its own direct effect. For example, an increase in exports creates jobs for workers directly engaged in the production of the export commodities. This being the direct effect, an increase in exports also creates employment via the linkage effect, multiplier effect and foreign exchange effect.2 A large number of studies over the last two decades have attempted to measure the direct and indirect contributions of exports in employment creation in developing countries.3 Almost all studies have used static input-output analysis to quantify the contribution of exports in employment generation.

Author(s):  
Simbarashe Show Mazongonda ◽  
Innocent Chirisa

This chapter is based on a study that tests the realities of agglomeration economies of scale due to clustering of small-scale manufacturing firms of the informal type in Zimbabwe. Little has been studied on how the informal sector thrives on agglomeration economies of scale in developing countries. Despite this lack of research, this chapter acknowledges the existence of strong networks among small-scale manufacturers in urban Zimbabwe. These linkages, contrary to practices within large-scale manufacturers, are cemented by strong ties of entrepreneurialism. With big manufacturers, the ties are usually worker-based and less defined along entrepreneurial lines. Using spatial statistical approach, the test revealed that tool sharing, output-input relationship, employment creation, and sharing of knowledge economies of scale are also evident in developing countries.


2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (4II) ◽  
pp. 563-581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasim Shah Shirazi ◽  
Turkhan Ali Abdul Manap

The theoretical association between trade and economic growth has been discussed for over two centuries. However, controversy still persists regarding their real effects. The favourable arguments with respect to trade can be traced back to the classical school of economic thought that started with Adam Smith and subsequently enriched by the work of Ricardo, Torrens, James Mill and John Stuart Mill in the first part of the nineteenth century. Since then the justification for free trade and the various and indisputable benefits that international specialisation brings to the productivity of nations have been widely discussed in the economic literature [Bhagwati (1978) and Krueger (1978)]. The suitability of trade policy-import substitution or export promotion—for growth and development has been also debated in the literature. In 1950s and 1960s, most of the developing countries followed import substitution (IS) policies for the economic growth. The proponents of the IS policy stress upon the need for developing countries (LDCs) to evolve their own style of development and to control their own destiny [Todaro and Smith (2003), p. 556]. Since the mid-1970s, in most developing countries, there has been considerable shift towards export promotion strategy (EP). 1 This approach postulates that export expansion leads to better resource allocation, creating economies of scale and production efficiency through technological development, capital formation, and employment generation.


2015 ◽  
pp. 5-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Zamaraev ◽  
T. Marshova

The article examines the state of production capacity of Russian industry. It is shown that in spite of certain positive shifts, the rate of technological modernization in recent years has been insufficient for marked progressive changes in the capacity structure and quality. In contrast to the industrial growth after the crisis of 1998 that took place in the presence of significant reserves of capacity, the current level of idle capacity is much lower. The lack of mass input of modern and high-tech industries objectively limits the possibilities of import substitution and economic growth.


1980 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-249
Author(s):  
A. R. Kemal

Input -output analysis is being widely used in developing countries for planning purposes. For a given level of final demand, input-output analysis allows us to project the required level of gross output to ensure consistency of plan. These projections are made on the assumption that the existing production structure is optimal and it implies that an increase in demand will be met through the expansion of domestic output even when it can be satisfied through an increase in imports. On the other hand, according to the semi-input-output method, we do not have to increase the output of international sectors in order to meet the increase in demand because the level and composition of these activities should be determined by comparative- cost considerations. These are the only national sectors in which output must increase in order to avoid shortage. The semi-input -output method has been such a useful and important contribution, yet, regrettably, its influence on the planning models had been rather limited.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (199) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
V.A. Noskov ◽  

The purpose of the publication is to assess the world experience of post-industrial development and deindustrialization in the economies of both developed and developing countries. The importance of the crisis of the post-industrial paradigm for the development of the world economy, the application of this experience in the process of import substitution and the unfolding reindustrialization in Russia is noted. The analysis of the world experience of post-industrial development and deindustrialization of the economy, its macro-regional features is carried out in the context of maintaining and developing Russia's economic security. The author's understanding of the problems and prospects of the development of import substitution and reindustrialization processes in the world is proposed. Import substitution is considered as part of the strategy of economic development and ensuring the national security of the country. It is proposed to build recommendations for improving the policy of import substitution and reindustrialization carried out by Russia, taking into account the author's developments.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Josephine Ofori Adofo

Although electrification rates have increased in developing countries, the poor quality of electricity still remains a challenge. This paper studies the effects of electrification at the intensive margin, using a fixed effects approach. I find that power outages significantly reduce employment, earnings, and hours of work. A key channel through which outages affect employment is decreased prevalence of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) among households. Evidence indicates that severe outages reduce opportunities for households to indulge in income generating activities. The decrease in employment opportunities is further exacerbated by reduced industrial growth and changes in the industrial composition. The results suggest that unreliable electricity may have a negative implication for job creation in developing countries.


Author(s):  
MAZARAKI Anatoliy ◽  
МЕLNYK Tetiana

Background. The high level of the country’s dependence on imports of goods and services leads to significant vulnerability of its economy to market fluctuations, adverse price trends in the world market and threatens the competitiveness of domestic production and exports. The analysis of recent research and publications reveals that the problems of import contribution to the process of commodity saturation of Ukraine’s domestic market, structural changes identification, strategic priorities and institutional transformations in the state implementation of import substitution policy need in-depth study. The aim of this paper is to study implementation possibilities of the strategy of neo-industrial import substitution in the economy of Ukraine. Materials and methods. Modern scientific concepts, theoretical work on development and analysis of internal market functioning, statistical data are theoretical and methodological basis of this paper. Methods of statistical analysis, synthesis, grouping and graphical representation of the results were used to achieve the research purpose and implementation of the tasks. Results. The concept of neo-industrial import substitution is considered. The present state of Ukraine’s domestic market development and foreign trade is analyzed, the determinants of import dependence of Ukraine’s economy are defined. Thus, problematic issues of institutional support for the implementation of neo-industrial import substitution strategy in Ukraine are outlined, the proposals for its realization are made. Conclusion. Thus, we believe thatit is necessary to overcome barriers (organizational, institutional, technological) that hinder the implementation of neo-industrial economy model for realization of neo-industrial import substitution strategy in Ukraine. It provides performance of a set of conditions: the formation of a favorable institutional regime for the development of import-substituting productions, purposeful outing to the institutional trajectory of neo-industrial development, the formation of necessary institutional environment with general economic program development of neo-industrial import substitution. Keywords: foreign trade, import, domestic market, import substitution, import dependence, neo-industrial import substitution, structure of import use.


Author(s):  
I.M. Konovalenko

Ассоциация независимых российских семенных компаний (АНРСК) системно продвигает свою позицию на всех уровнях власти. Одним из самых основных вопросов в работе ассоциации на сегодняшний день остается приведение законодательной и нормативно-правовой базы в отвечающее и дающее развиваться отрасли русло. Цель работы: проанализировать современную законодательную и нормативно-правовую базу в сфере селекции и семеноводства овощных культур и выявить в ней проблемные области, требующие принятия соответствующих поправок. При анализе использовали абстрактно-логический метод, включающий совокупность приемов индукции и дедукции, анализа и синтеза, аналогии, сопоставлений, системно-структурный анализ, методы формализации, моделирования, прогнозирования. Обосновано, что только став конкурентоспособным, сельское хозяйство и отдельные его отрасли, могут получить часть мирового рынка, в котором сегодня по целому ряду отраслей Россия серьезно уступает другим государствам. Показана роль частных селекционных компаний, мировых зон товарного семеноводства и ассоциаций в формировании цивилизованного рынка семян овощных культур. Дается определение стран с европейской и американской моделью законодательной базы. Приводятся факты поддержки государством селекционных компаний за рубежом. Сделан вывод о том, что во всех странах, в которых работают селекционные и семеноводческие компании, со стороны государств системно создаются благоприятные условия для их развития. Поэтому, если сегодня в РФ ставятся задачи импортозамещения и создания экспортного потенциала, нужно объективно взглянуть на состояние отечественной селекции и семеноводства овощных культур, определить их путь развития и создать под это соответствующую законодательную и нормативно-правовую базу. Нужны грамотные системные профессиональные решения, соответствующие законодательные и нормативно-правовые акты, а также снижение административной нагрузки.The Association of independent Russian seed companies (AIRSC) systematically promotes its position at all levels of government. One of the most important issues in the work of the Association today is to bring the legislative and regulatory framework in line with the development of the industry. Objective: to analyze the current legislative and regulatory framework in the field of selection and seed production of vegetable crops and identify problem areas that require the adoption of appropriate amendments. The analysis used an abstract logical method that includes a set of methods of induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis, analogy, comparisons, system-structural analysis, formalization, modeling, and forecasting. It is proved that only by becoming competitive, agriculture and some of its branches can get a part of the world market, in which today Russia is seriously inferior to other countries in a number of industries. The role of private breeding companies and world zones of commodity seed production and associations in the formation of a civilized market for vegetable seeds is shown. The definition of countries with the European and American model of the legal framework is given. The facts of state support for breeding companies abroad are given. It is concluded that in all countries where breeding and seed companies operate, favorable conditions for their development are systematically created by the States. Therefore, if today the tasks of import substitution and creation of export potential are set in the Russian Federation, it is necessary to take an objective look at the state of domestic selection and seed production of vegetable crops, determine their path of development and create an appropriate legislative and regulatory framework for this. We need competent system professional solutions, appropriate legislative and regulatory acts, and reducing the administrative burden.


1974 ◽  
Vol 9 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Per Antonsen

The author focuses on problems in the economy of the developing countries likely to arise as a consequence of mineral exploitation in the new territories. A general shortage of mineral resources, although predicted, should not uncritically be adopted as a sufficient explanation of the demonstrated interest of industrial enterprises in undertaking heavy investments in the new territories. The economic security claimed by institutions financing large-scale investments, may just as likely force the companies to seek options for long-term supplies from these areas, unhampered by the politically caused instabilities perceived in the Third World. This development may tend to push the developing countries into the role of subsidiary suppliers in the world market. The committees preparing the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea have so far taken no realistic measures to counteract this possibility, which may prove detrimental to the economies of several developing countries. The Conference will, in the opinion of the author, provide little but a settlement of disputed interests among the coastal states.


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