The Oxford Handbook of the Mauritian Economy.

Author
Oya, Carlos [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
  • Oxford : Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2025.
  • ©2025.
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The Oxford Handbook on the Mauritian Economy presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social, and political landscape of the island, offering a nuanced exploration of its historical evolution, current challenges, and future prospects.
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Contents
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • The Oxford Handbook of the Mauritian Economy
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • Part I CONCEPTS, CONTEXT, AND HISTORY
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Why Mauritius? The Political Economy of Structural Transformation in a Small Island: Questions and Debates
  • 3. The Political Economy of Mauritius: The Long-​run Economic History of Mauritius's Growth, Structural Change, and Institutions
  • 4. Political Institutions, Democracy, and Development in the Longue Durée
  • Part II ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS STRUCTURAL TRANSFORMATION
  • Section 1 Structural Change and Industrialization
  • 5. Agrarian Change and the Role of Agriculture in Structural Transformation
  • 6. The Fisheries Sector in the Context of a Sustainable Future for the Blue Economy in Mauritius
  • 7. The Rise and Fall of Light Manufacturing: Drivers, Trajectories, and Implications
  • 8. Export Competitiveness and Industrialization in Mauritius
  • 9. Macroeconomic Policy during Structural Change
  • Section 2 The Rise of Services
  • 10. Towards a Service Economy? The Role of Services and Linkages with Other Sectors
  • 11. The Promise of Tourism and Its Performance
  • 12. Evolution of the Real-​Estate Sector in Mauritius and Its Contribution to Economic Development
  • 13. The Banking Sector as a Catalyst in the Transition of the Mauritian Economy
  • 14. The Mauritius International Financial Centre: A Critical Assessment since Inception
  • 15. From a Miracle Boom to Niche Dependence: How the India DTAA Shapes Future Offshore Growth in Mauritius
  • 16. The ICT Sector in Mauritius's Quest for Economic Diversification
  • Section 3 Policies and Institutions for Structural Transformation
  • 17. The Governance of Structural Change: Configuration of Institutions and 'the Entrepreneurial State' in Mauritius.
  • 18. A Political Economy Perspective on Mauritian Water Services
  • 19. Industrial Policy and Practice: A Practitioner's Perspective
  • 20. Learning from Mauritius's Economic Transformation: A Policymaker's Perspective
  • Part III SOCIAL CHANGE AND POLICY
  • Section 1 Employment, Poverty, and Inequality
  • 21. Employment and Poverty in Mauritius
  • 22. Mauritius: The Evolution and Dynamics of Income Inequality in the Context of Structural Transformation
  • 23. The Gender Dimensions of Mauritius's Development Trajectory
  • 24. Migration Dynamics in Mauritius
  • Section 2 Social Dimensions and Welfare
  • 25. The Political Economy of the Welfare State in Mauritius
  • 26. Healthcare Provision and Health Outcomes in Mauritius
  • 27. An Analysis of Mauritian Education: Stalling Social Mobility?
  • Part IV BEING A SMALL ISLAND: SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE CHALLENGES
  • 28. Environmentally Friendly Trade Policies to Shape Mauritius's Future
  • 29. Climate Change and Sustainable Development
  • 30. Climate Change and Decarbonization: A Macroeconomic Perspective for Mauritius
  • 31. New Development Pathways for Mauritius
  • Index.
ISBN
  • 9780191946899
  • 0191946893
  • 9780192670304
  • 0192670301
OCLC
1491239799
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