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

Imran Ali () and Adeel Malik ()
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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.

Lahore Journal of Economics, 2009, vol. 14, issue Special Edition, 29-50

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.

Keywords: Development; industrial policy; Pakistan. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F14 F19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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