ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |28 pages

The Facts to Be Explained

chapter |19 pages

A Framework for Analysis

chapter |34 pages

Physical Capital

chapter |29 pages

Future Population Trends

chapter |29 pages

Human Capital

chapter |22 pages

Measuring Productivity

chapter |30 pages

Efficiency

chapter |32 pages

Growth in the Open

chapter |33 pages

Government

chapter |36 pages

Income Inequality

chapter |33 pages

Culture