Surveys in economic growth : theory and empirics

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Surveys in economic growth : theory and empirics

edited by Donald A.R. George, Les Oxley and Kenneth I. Carlaw

Blackwell, 2004

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Surveys of recent research in economics

Journal of economic surveys, special issue 2003

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"Sixth book in the series 'Surveys of recent research in economics'"--Pref

"First published as a special issue of 'Journal of economic surveys', 2003"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This volume discusses recent work on economic growth from both theoretical and empirical points of view. An in-depth discussion of recent work on economic growth. Keeps readers abreast of the central ideas in the field. Presents both theoretical and empirical points of view. Accessible to the technically competent non-specialist economist. Covers topics such as technical progress, human capital, international trade, convergence, unemployment, and fiscal policy.

Table of Contents

1. Economic Growth in Transition: Donald A. R. George (University of Edinburgh), Les Oxley (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) and Ken Carlaw (University of Canterbury, New Zealand). 2. Specifying Human Capital: Ludger Wossmann (Ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich). 3. Cost and Income Based Measures of Human Capital: Trinh Le, John Gibson (University of Waikato, New Zealand) and Les Oxley (University of Canterbury, New Zealand). 4. What Have We Learnt From the Convergence Debate?: Nazrul Islam (Emory University). 5. How Large is International Trade's Effect on Economic Growth?: Joshua J. Lewer (West Texas, A & M University) and Hendrik Van den Berg (University of Nebraska). 6. Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Martin Zagler (Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration and Free University of Bozen, Bolzano) and Georg Durnecker (Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration). 7. Growth and Unemployment: Towards a Theoretical Integration: Fabio Arico (University of Pavia). 8. Productivity, Technology and Economic Growth: What is the Relationship?: Kenneth I Carlaw (University of Canterbury, New Zealand) and Richard G. Lipsey (Simon Fraser University, Canada). 9. The Long-Run Implications of Growth Theories: Jonathan Temple (University of Bristol).

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  • NCID
    BA65486739
  • ISBN
    • 1405108819
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Malden, Mass. ; Oxford
  • Pages/Volumes
    292 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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