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The Political Economy of Industrial Development in Pakistan: A Long-Term Perspective

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  • Imran Ali

    (Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan)

  • Adeel Malik

    (Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Department of International Development (QEH), St. Peter’s College, University of Oxford.)

Abstract

Private industrial development inPakistan has a mixed track record. This paper presents a political economy overview of industrial development in Pakistan. Starting with an analysis of initial conditions, such as low levels of urbanization and out-migration of bourgeoisie, the paper looks at the ways in which policies were used to create advantages for elites and special interests. The paper also investigates the role of foreign aid in distorting industrial structure.

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  • Imran Ali & Adeel Malik, 2009. "The Political Economy of Industrial Development in Pakistan: A Long-Term Perspective," Lahore Journal of Economics, Department of Economics, The Lahore School of Economics, vol. 14(Special E), pages 29-50, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:lje:journl:v:14:y:2009:i:sp:p:29-50
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    1. Amjad,Rashid, 2008. "Private Industrial Investment in Pakistan," Cambridge Books, Cambridge University Press, number 9780521053617, October.
    2. Amjad, Rashid, 1984. "The management of Pakistan's economy 1947-82," MPRA Paper 35850, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Development; industrial policy; Pakistan.;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F19 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Other

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