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Introduction to economic growth

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  • Acemoglu, Daron

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This introduces the symposium on economic growth.

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  • Acemoglu, Daron, 2012. "Introduction to economic growth," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 147(2), pages 545-550.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:147:y:2012:i:2:p:545-550
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jet.2012.01.023
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    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • 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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