Friday, May 9, 2025

Debating the Future of the Export-Led Growth Model

Can China Trump-Proof Its Economy?
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/08/trump-china-tariffs-exports-hukou-reforms/
An export-driven model may no longer work. 

Manufacturing-Led Export Strategies Still Make Sense
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/manufacturing-led-development-model-still-promising-by-amrit-amirapu-and-arvind-subramanian-2025-05
As the world economy braces for an era of protectionism and deglobalization, the traditional export-led growth model is becoming less accessible for low-income countries. But with some adjustments, it may still represent the best path to shared prosperity in the world’s poorest regions.