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Definition of

structural change

Economics

change in basic framework of economy the reallocation of resources in response to alterations in the composition of the output of an economy as it experiences changes between the contribution of different business sectors.

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Definitions of ’structural change’ and meaning of ’structural change’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’structural change’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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