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A Model of Structural Change and Openness: Applications to the Argentine economy

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  • Jorge Buzaglo

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This paper describes a dynamic, multisectoral model of a less developed economy in which investment and income distribution policies influence structural change and the pattern of trade. That is, the model considers a Keynesian 'socialised investment' function and distributional policies that, by their effect on demand, could be also described as Keynesian. The model is used to analyse the effects of different policy regimes in the Argentine economy. In an environment characterised by enduring stagnation, investment policies aimed at increasing the degree of economic autonomy and self-sufficiency do not succeed in significantly changing output and trade patterns, and in reducing the degree of openness of the economy. From a long term perspective, however, stagnation is not necessarily a permanent condition. A new environment of higher growth could evolve from the consolidation of a new technological paradigm and the emergence of new socioeconomic norms and mechanisms. In an environment of lower uncertainty and higher efficacy of the investment, model simulation shows that investment policy is quite successful in augmenting the degree of autonomy and self-sufficiency of the economy. Also, income redistribution has a positive impact on income and welfare growth.

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  • Jorge Buzaglo, 1999. "A Model of Structural Change and Openness: Applications to the Argentine economy," International Review of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(1), pages 87-109.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:irapec:v:13:y:1999:i:1:p:87-109
    DOI: 10.1080/026921799101751
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