Structures and transformations: heuristics of economic change

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Cardinale, Ivano and Scazzieri, Roberto. 2022. Structures and transformations: heuristics of economic change. Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 61, pp. 467-473. ISSN 0954-349X [Article]

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The article identifies foundational principles of the structural analysis of economic, political and social systems, and explores their bearing on the study of structural transformations. In doing so, it delves especially into the conceptual resources provided by strands of economic theory. Particular importance is given to the relative positions of socio-economic groups, productive sectors, and institutions; the relative invariance of certain patterns of interdependence vis-à-vis others; and the view of economic dynamics as structural transformation subject to the condition of relative invariance. The article goes on to introduce and discuss a collection of papers that explore the relationship between structures and transformations in economic, political and social systems. A fundamental theme is the relationship between the range of transformations made possible by structures and the individual or collective actions taking place within those structures, which lead to some structural transformations instead of others.

Item Type:

Article

Identification Number (DOI):

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strueco.2021.09.012

Additional Information:

JEL codes: D57, L16, P00

Keywords:

Structural economic analysis; Structural change; Structural dynamics; Economic change; Actions, structures and transformations

Departments, Centres and Research Units:

Institute of Management Studies
Institute of Management Studies > Structural Economic Analysis

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