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Introduction to economic growth / Charles I. Jones.

By: Publication details: New Delhi : Viva Books, 2015.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xiv, 237 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9788130922904
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 338.9 23 J76
Contents:
Summary: One of the hottest fields in contemporary macroeconomics, economic growth is both fascinating to theorists and critically important to policy makers. In Introduction to Economic Growth - the only text in the field designed specifically for advanced undergraduates - Charles I. Jones explains in clear, direct language how economists have come to understand the long-run growth of economies. Beginning with empirical evidence - how rich are the rich countries, how poor are the poor, and how fast do the rich and poor countries grow? - Professor Jones then presents the major theories of economic growth, from the Nobel Prize-winning work of Robert Solow to the new growth theory that has ignited the field in recent years.
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Books ISI Library, Kolkata 338.9 J76 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Checked out 08/11/2019 C26633
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Viva-Norton student edition.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction --
2. The Solow model --
3. Empirical applications of neoclassical growth models --
4. The economics of ideas --
5. The engine of growth --
6. A simple model of growth and development --
7. Sqcial infrastructure and long-run economic performance --
8. Alternative theories of endogenous growth --
9. Natural resources and economic growth --
10. Understanding economic growth --
Appendices.

One of the hottest fields in contemporary macroeconomics, economic growth is both fascinating to theorists and critically important to policy makers. In Introduction to Economic Growth - the only text in the field designed specifically for advanced undergraduates - Charles I. Jones explains in clear, direct language how economists have come to understand the long-run growth of economies. Beginning with empirical evidence - how rich are the rich countries, how poor are the poor, and how fast do the rich and poor countries grow? - Professor Jones then presents the major theories of economic growth, from the Nobel Prize-winning work of Robert Solow to the new growth theory that has ignited the field in recent years.

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