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Technology, Policy, Growth - Theory, Evidence and Interpretation

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  • Jan Fagerberg

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In recent years the research on the relation between technology and economic growth has flourished. This paper presents a brief overview of different theoretical perspectives in this area; the old orthodox theory (that of Robert Solow and others), more heterodox approaches, and the new orthodox theory (commonly labelled new growth theory). Furthermore, we assess the relationship between these theoretical approaches and applied work on growth and policy.

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Article provided by Nordic Journal of Political Economy in its journal Nordic Journal of Political Economy.

Volume (Year): 25 (1999)
Issue (Month): ()
Pages: 5-14

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Handle: RePEc:noj:journl:v:25:y:1999:p:5-14
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  1. Rosendahl, Knut Einar, 2004. "Cost-effective environmental policy: implications of induced technological change," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 48(3), pages 1099-1121, November.
  2. Ghirmai T Kefela, 2012. "China’s expanding engagement in Africa as a global influence," E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics., E3 Journals, vol. 3(4), pages 0147-0154.

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