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Human Capital and Optimal Policy in a Lucas-type Model

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  • Pedro Garcia-Castrillo

    (University of Zaragoza)

  • Marcos Sanso

    (University of Zaragoza)

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We present a design of fiscal policy capable of providing the required incentives in order to make a decentralized economy with externalities move along the optimal transitional path in a Lucas-type human capital model. (Copyright: Elsevier)

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  • Pedro Garcia-Castrillo & Marcos Sanso, 2000. "Human Capital and Optimal Policy in a Lucas-type Model," Review of Economic Dynamics, Elsevier for the Society for Economic Dynamics, vol. 3(4), pages 757-770, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:red:issued:v:3:y:2000:i:4:p:757-770
    DOI: 10.1006/redy.1999.0087
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    JEL classification:

    • O41 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models
    • E62 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Fiscal Policy; Modern Monetary Theory
    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity

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