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Economic Growth

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2012
ISBN
0321795733, 9780321795731
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
20 MB (21286443 bytes)
Edition
3rd Edition
Pages
556\581
Topic
Economy
Time added
2019-05-29 07:55:55

Description

Why are some countries rich and others poor? David N. Weil, one of the top researchers in economic growth, introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical data relate to new and old theoretical ideas,Economic Growthprovides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research. With its comprehensive and flexible organization,Economic Growthis ideal for a wide array of courses, including undergraduate and graduate courses in economic growth, economic development, macro theory, applied econometrics, and development studies. Chapter 1 The Facts to Be Explained..............1 Chapter 2 A Framework for Analysis..............29 Chapter 3 Physical Capital..............48 Chapter 4 Population and Economic Growth..............82 Chapter 5 Future Population Trends..............121 Chapter 6 Human Capital..............150 Chapter 7 Measuring Productivity..............179 Chapter 8 The Role of Technology in Growth..............201

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