How Rich Countries Became Rich and Why Poor Countries Remain Poor: It’s the Economic Structure . . . Duh!
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* This paper represents the views of the authors and not those of the Asian Development Bank, its executive directors, or the member countries that they represent. Participants in lectures given by Jesus Felipe at Singapore’s Civil Service College and at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum in October 2010 made very useful comments and suggestions. Nevertheless, the usual disclaimer applies. Contacts: [email protected] (corresponding author); [email protected]; [email protected]
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