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On some criteria for the formulation and testing of economic growth models

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  • Manuel S. Santos

    (Department of Economics, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA)

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This paper presents a methodology for the formulation and testing of economic growth models. The model selected includes two production sectors with physical and human capital accumulation. These capital stocks are associated with spillover effects in the production of the physical good and in the accumulation of both factors.

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  • Manuel S. Santos, 2002. "On some criteria for the formulation and testing of economic growth models," Spanish Economic Review, Springer;Spanish Economic Association, vol. 4(1), pages 1-18.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:specre:v:4:y:2002:i:1:p:1-18
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    Keywords

    Basic facts; economic growth model; balanced growth path; calibration; testing;
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    JEL classification:

    • E1 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General Aggregative Models
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • O4 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

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