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Why are some countries rich and others poor? This leading text introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical evidence relates to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research.

In addition to thorough updates to the data throughout the book, this fourth edition responds to new research in the field since the last edition. Major changes include:

  • new material on labor's share of income
  • updated material on health and education
  • updated material on the impact of trade on productivity
  • a heavily revised chapter on government, including an expanded section on legacy effects of colonialism
  • a heavily revised chapter on income inequality, including an expanded section on mobility
  • a heavily revised chapter on culture, including an expanded section on persistent

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    By Quamrul H. Ashraf

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      Published 1/30/2024
      ISBN-13 9781138504349
      978-1138504349
      ISBN-10 1138504343
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      Macroeconomics

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Why are some countries rich and others poor? This leading text introduces students to the latest theoretical tools, data, and insights underlying this pivotal question. By showing how empirical evidence relates to new and old theoretical ideas, Economic Growth provides students with a complete introduction to the discipline and the latest research.

      In addition to thorough updates to the data throughout the book, this fourth edition responds to new research in the field since the last edition. Major changes include:

      • new material on labor's share of income
      • updated material on health and education
      • updated material on the impact of trade on productivity
      • a heavily revised chapter on government, including an expanded section on legacy effects of colonialism
      • a heavily revised chapter on income inequality, including an expanded section on mobility
      • a heavily revised chapter on culture, including an expanded section on persistent

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