The document discusses Hirschman's strategy of unbalanced growth and its applicability to underdeveloped countries. It covers the concepts of balanced and unbalanced growth, Hirschman's strategy of unbalancing the economy through social overhead capital and directly productive activities. It then analyzes the strategy's applicability and non-applicability to underdeveloped nations based on factors like resource utilization, cost reduction, and state encouragement of investment. In conclusion, it examines why unbalanced growth may be preferable for countries with scarce resources.
