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27 publications found, searching for 'Jesus Felipe '

• Working Paper No. 613 August 23, 2010

  As You Sow So Shall You Reap

  Jesus Felipe, Utsav Kumar, and Arnelyn Abdon
  Abstract

  We develop an Index of Opportunities for 130 countries based on their capabilities to undergo structural transformation. The Index of Opportunities has four dimensions, all of them characteristic of a country’s export basket: (1) sophistication; (2) diversification; (3) standardness; and (4) possibilities for exporting with comparative advantage over other products. The rationale underlying the index […]

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• Working Paper No. 611 August 17, 2010

  Why China Has Succeeded—and Why It Will Continue to Do So

  Jesus Felipe, Utsav Kumar, Arnelyn Abdon, and Norio Usui
  Abstract

  The key factor underlying China’s fast development during the last 50 years is its ability to master and accumulate new and more complex capabilities, reflected in the increase in diversification and sophistication of its export basket. This accumulation was policy induced and not the result of the market, and began before 1979. Despite its many […]

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• Working Paper No. 609 August 11, 2010

  Using Capabilities to Project Growth, 2010–30

  Jesus Felipe, Utsav Kumar, and Arnelyn Abdon
  Abstract

  We forecast average annual GDP growth for 147 countries for 2010–30. We use a cross-country regression model where the long-run fundamentals are determined by countries’ accumulated capabilities and the capacity to undergo structural transformation.

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