An input-output analysis of the construction sector in emerging markets

Tullio Gregori and Roberto Pietroforte

Construction Management and Economics, 2015, vol. 33, issue 2, 134-145

Abstract: Construction is a major industry in fast growing countries and plays a leading role in the process of economic development. Using input-output tables, the performance of the construction sector in six emerging countries (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa) is compared from 1995 to 2005. First, the construction performance in these developing economies, by using standard indicators based on value added, gross output, final demand and intermediate inputs, is investigated. Then, the similarity cosine index is introduced to assess structural change and differences in input expenditures between countries. This index is a useful tool for identifying input bundles that require a probing international comparison of construction performance.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2015.1021704

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