Mozambique's Inter-Industry Comparative Advantage

The authors investigated inter-industry comparative advantage in Mozambique. In Mozambique, industries lack comparative advantage. However, in comparison between industries (inter-industry), machinery/electric tops in Mozambique followed by vegetable product industry. Foot wear/head gear demonstrates lack of comparative advantage and it is followed by plastic/rubber industry. In general, Industries in Mozambique show lack of comparative advantage. It is recommended that Mozambique should enact policies that encourage foreign direct investment (FDI). It is further recommended that Mozambique should be investing in exploring undiscovered endowment which when discovered can boost comparative advantage. Mozambique should consider accepting these results and come up with a concrete industrial policy which can improve export capabilities of Mozambique’s industries on the international market.