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Structural Change in the 21st Century and the Center-Periphery Relationship: Opportunities and Constraints for Latin America

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  • Wallace P. Marcelino

    (UFPA)

  • Adilson Giovanini

    (UDESC)

  • Fabrício Missio

    (Cedeplar/UFMG)

  • Frederico G. Jayme Jr

    (Cedeplar/UFMG)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the foreign trade of biodiversity products (BioTrade) from a Latin American structuralist perspective and propose economic policy recommendations. Latin America (LA) is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, which grants it a competitive advantage. Indicators reveal that the Center-Periphery relationship persists in manufacturing activities, modern services, and biodiversity-related trade. The primary reason for this is the historical lack of endogenous technological progress in LA countries, which limits the ability to harness economic opportunities. The principal economic policy recommendation is the formulation and implementation of an industrial policy that strategically leverages the region's biodiversity.

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  • Wallace P. Marcelino & Adilson Giovanini & Fabrício Missio & Frederico G. Jayme Jr, 2025. "Structural Change in the 21st Century and the Center-Periphery Relationship: Opportunities and Constraints for Latin America," Textos para Discussão Cedeplar-UFMG 682, Cedeplar, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdp:texdis:td682
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    Keywords

    Economic Development; Structuralist Economics; Biodiversity;
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    JEL classification:

    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • O4 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity
    • L80 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - General

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