Sectoral Engines of Growth in South Africa: An Analysis of Services and Manufacturing

Fiona Tregenna

No RP2008-98, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: Manufacturing has traditionally been regarded in the development literature as having special 'growth-pulling' or 'growth-enhancing' properties. The share of manufacturing in GDP has been declining slightly over time in South Africa, while that of services has been growing. This study focuses on the 'Hirschmanian' channels through which sectoral growth can lead or support aggregate economic growth, using input-output tables to investigate intersectoral linkages in the South African economy.

Keywords: Business networks; Economic development; Manufacturing industries; Service industries; Input–output (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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