Exploring sectoral contributions to growth in Fiji: a focus on agriculture development

Kumar, Ronald R. and Kumar, R. (2011) Exploring sectoral contributions to growth in Fiji: a focus on agriculture development. Journal of International Academic Research, 11 (2). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2040-8099

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Abstract

In this study, we explore the contribution from agriculture, manufacturing and services to the economic growth of Fiji. The results show in the long-run, services sector has the largest contribution (0.91 percent), followed by manufacturing (0.88 percent) and agriculture (0.22 percent). In the short run, mixed contribution from manufacturing and services due to short-run shocks and negative contribution from agriculture due to poor performances of key agricultural activities raises concern for long term economic sustainability. Therefore, key sub-sector integrated policies and reforms to improve and capitalise on agriculture, manufacturing and services are put forward as pro-growth measures for sustainable development and policy dialogue.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Economics
Depositing User:	Ms Shalni Sanjana
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2011 08:28
Last Modified:	18 Jun 2012 09:07
URI:	http://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/4692

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