Domestic Productivity or Export Support

Abstract

In Chap. 2, we made a distinction between infrastructure for industrialization of a country versus export-oriented infrastructure, and we discussed that many countries including India, China, and Japan emphasize export orientation. In Chap. 3, we indicated that regardless of what key orientation is taken, infrastructure development must be emphasized; it must be developed rapidly and effectively. In Chap. 5, consumer well-being and quality of life in the society were briefly discussed. However, in different parts of this book, it is also mentioned that the economy cannot grow without making a major contribution to the consumer well-being. I maintain that infrastructuring must always consider consumer well-being regardless of its orientation and its development progress.