Economic Growth

by David N. Weil

Overview

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 Growth provides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research.

With its comprehensive and flexible organization, Economic Growth is ideal for a wide array of courses, including undergraduate and graduate courses in economic growth, economic development, macro theory, applied econometrics, and development studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315510439
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/03/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	586
File size:	37 MB
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About the Author

David N. Weil is James and Merryl Tisch Professor of Economics, Brown University, USA

Table of Contents

Part One: Overview 1. The Facts to be Explained 2. A Framework for Analysis Part Two: Factor Accumulation 3. Physical Capital 4. Population and Economic Growth 5. Future Population Trends 6. Human Capital Part Three: Productivity 7. Measuring Productivity 8. The Role of Technology in Growth 9. The Cutting Edge Of Technology 10. Efficiency 11. Growth In The Open Economy Part Four: Fundamentals 12. Government 13. Income Inequality 14. Culture 15. Geography, Climate, and Natural Resources 16. Resources and the Environment at the Global Level Part Five: Conclusion 17. What We Have Learned and Where We are Headed

Editorial Reviews

I cannot imagine a better way of introducing students to the fascinating field of economic growth. [The author's] systematic reliance on relevant historical evidence, basic empirical facts, well-chosen examples, and illustrative tables and figures; his parsimonious and intuitive use of very simple models; and his focus on the key issues and enigmas—all these contribute to the magic of this book.”
—Philippe Aghion, Harvard University

“The book is very well conceived and will fill an important need…. The organization is excellent…. The book is slanted toward good, modern, relevant research and the best available evidence about important questions.”
—David Romer, University of California–Berkeley

“The clarity of the writing, the richness of the empirical and quantitative environment, and the currency of the research base drawn upon and explicated. All of these make this book a clear winner.”
—Steve Colt, University of Alaska–Anchorage

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