David N Weil

Economic Growth

International Student Edition

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 586
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 248mm x 195mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 913g
• ISBN-13: 9780321795731
• ISBN-10: 0321795733
• Artikelnr.: 35890062

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

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