INTD 2001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Hindustan Motors, European Colonialism, Strategic Dominance
5 Mar 2015
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History of the role of the state in the south. European colonialism breakdown states became concerned with overcoming and moving on from colonial era. Debate about how to best promote development. Mainstream consensus has shifted massively in the last 60 years. Radical reduction from role of government in development process. Alternative development argued civil society development should be most influential. Role of the state rediscovered and re-invented. An efficient and effective state to promote development. In conclusion, role of the state in development constantly changing. Rely on raw materials for economic growth. Constraints on industrialization prevented market actors from bringing industry to developing countries: Recognizing these constraints meant government intervention was needed to kick0start industrialization. 1940s-70s isi was dominant strategy throughout global south. High tariffs and quotas on imported industrial products. Government created their own businesses in areas that required major financial investments. Further exacerbated extreme inequality to subsidize urban industries.
