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Kuznets’ tension in India

Developing countries face a trade-off between the twin objectives of structural transformation and inclusive growth. This is the ‘developer’s dilemma’. This study analyses the dilemma as it manifested itself in the Indian context, and identifies two...

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Late development, early adoption – how new technology is reshaping the future of structural change
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Technological catch-up is bringing new asynchronies to development pathways. What does this mean for employment, globalization, and inequality? A...

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35 years of research for change – what's next?: Building just societies

To celebrate its 35 th birthday, UNU-WIDER has looked back at some of its greatest achievements. As the year closes, Armida Alisjahbana , Kunal Sen...

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Inequality is not an inevitable consequence of economic development
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Inclusive structural transformation in India

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