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Structural transformation, poverty, and inequality in emerging countries

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  • Nihel FRIKHA

    (University of Sfax, Tunisia)

  • Foued Badr GABSI

    (University of Sfax, Tunisia)

Abstract

This study makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature by examining the impact of structural transformation on poverty reduction in 13 emerging economies during the period 2008-2018. The research utilizes a generalized method of moments (GMM) dynamic panel regression technique to identify the key drivers of poverty and inequality reduction. The findings reveal that structural change significantly contributes to poverty and income inequality reduction in the emerging economies under consideration. Specifically, the service sector and industry sector play pivotal roles in eradicating poverty and income inequality in these countries. However, the results suggest also that the agricultural sector may not be the most efficient means of reducing poverty and inequality in emerging economies. To increase its impact on poverty reduction, it is crucial to modernize and transform the agricultural sector into an agribusiness.

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  • Nihel FRIKHA & Foued Badr GABSI, 2024. "Structural transformation, poverty, and inequality in emerging countries," Theoretical and Applied Economics, Asociatia Generala a Economistilor din Romania / Editura Economica, vol. 0(3(640), A), pages 149-166, Autumn.
    • Handle: RePEc:agr:journl:v:xxxi:y:2024:i:3(640):p:149-166
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