Abstract:

In this study, the concept of structural change was examined by using the literature review method and descriptive statistics. As a result of the literature research, it is seen that the phenomenon of structural change can be traced back to the 17th century. Structural change is experienced in the form of an increase in service share at different levels in parallel with income increases. While income increases were shown as the reason for the structural change before 1970, developments in information and communication technology were mainly the reason after 1970. When the different experience examples in the literature and the employment rates in other income group countries are examined, it has been concluded that the general acceptance that the increase in the services share is an indicator of development should be approached with suspicion. In addition, the emphasis on complementarity and substitution between industry and service sectors is seminal for empirical studies.

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