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5.1 Investment is vital for an economy to diversify: Economic Report on Africa 2007
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Article Overview: The inverse relationship between investment and the diversification index shown in table A5.1 indicates that as the level of investments increases, there is a tendency for economies to become more diversified. The smaller the diversification index gets, the more diversified an economy becomes, and vice-versa for specialization. Unless a country commits a sufficient portion of its national income to building capital stock, it is unlikely to be able to diversify. Investment as measured by gross fixed capital formation turns out to be a key determinant to Africa’s diversification results.
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5.1 Investment is vital for an economy to diversify: Economic Report on Africa 2007
The inverse relationship between investment and the diversification index shown in
table A5.1 indicates that as the level of investments increases, there is a tendency for
economies to become more diversified. The smaller the diversification index gets, the
more diversified an economy becomes, and vice-versa for specialization. Unless a
country commits a sufficient portion of its national income to building capital stock,
it is unlikely to be able to diversify. Investment as measured by gross fixed capital
formation turns out to be a key determinant to Africa’s diversification results.
In other words, the totality of public and private investments in accumulating capital
stock is vital to the process of diversification. Although total investment has a positive
impact on diversification, this is only possible if public investment crowds in
rather than crowds out private investment. It is important to emphasize this caveat
because it may not be the case at the country level that public investment crowds
in private investment. Where fiscal policy rather than monetary policy is the major
driver of the mix between public and private investment, the expected outcome of
investment leading to deepening diversification may not always be guaranteed if
public investment is not supportive of the productive sectors.
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About the Author: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa RSS for United Nations's articles - Visit United Nations's website The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is the regional arm of the United Nations, mandated to support the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development. Click here to visit United Nations's website 18 References Economic Report on Africa 2007 Overview VII Economic Report on Africa 2007 III BACKGROUND Microfinance in Africa 32 Financing Development Economic Report on Africa 2007 43 Conclusion Economic Report on Africa 2007 |
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