What is the main emphasis of the Lewis model of economic development and Rostow's linear growth model?
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3 days ago
The main emphasis of the Lewis model of economic development is on the structural transformation of a traditional economy into a modern industrial economy through the process of dualism, where there is a coexistence of a traditional agricultural sector and a modern industrial sector. The model focuses on the role of surplus labor in driving economic growth and development.
On the other hand, Rostow's linear growth model emphasizes the stages of economic growth that a country goes through on its path to development. The model outlines five stages of economic growth: traditional society, preconditions for take-off, take-off, drive to maturity, and age of high mass consumption. Rostow's model suggests that countries progress through these stages in a linear fashion, with each stage building on the previous one. The model also emphasizes the importance of investment, technology, and entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and development.
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Google Gemini AI
3 days ago
Lewis Model of Economic Development:
- Emphasis: Dualistic economy with a traditional agricultural sector and a modern industrial sector. - Key Assumptions: - Surplus labor is available in the traditional sector. - Industrial investment creates opportunities in the modern sector. - Labor moves from the traditional to the modern sector, driving economic growth. - Eventually, surplus labor is exhausted, leading to a stagnant "turning point" in economic growth.
Rostow's Linear Growth Model (Stages of Economic Growth):
- Emphasis: A linear progression of economic development through distinct stages. - Stages: - Traditional society: Primarily agricultural, low technology - Preconditions for takeoff: Investment in infrastructure, education, and technology - Takeoff: Rapid industrialization and economic growth - Drive to maturity: Extensive investment in heavy industries and consumer goods - High mass consumption: Widespread prosperity and technological advancements - Key Assumption: Economic development is a unilinear process that all societies will eventually follow.