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Poonyth, D.
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Hassan, Rashid M.
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Kirsten, Johann F.
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Calcaterra, M.
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2007-05-31T08:28:35Z |
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2007-05-31T08:28:35Z |
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2001-06 |
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dc.description |
For more information on the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa or subscription to Agrekon, visit http://www.aeasa.org.za |
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In this paper a simple growth model is adapted to explain the effect of the agricultural sectors' growth on the non-agricultural sector. The empirical results suggest that for a 1% growth in the agricultural sector, the non-agricultural sector responds by more than 1%. The results also confirm that productivity difference exists, the non-agricultural sector being more efficient in terms of input use. The empirical results supports the argument of President T. Mbeki, that South Africa should follow an 'agricultural-led' growth strategy for successful development. |
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http://www.aeasa.org.za |
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application/pdf |
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Poonyth, D., Hassan, R., Kirsten, J.F. & Calcaterra, M. Is agricultural sector growth a precondition for economic growth? The case of South Africa. Agrekon, 40(2), 269-279. [http://www.aeasa.org.za] |
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0303-1853 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2576 |
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Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa |
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dc.rights |
AEASA |
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dc.subject |
Agricultural growth |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Agriculture -- Economic aspects |
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Economic development |
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Is agricultural sector growth a precondition for economic growth? The case of South Africa |
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Article |
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