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Obsolescence and Modernization in the Growth Process

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  • Raouf BOUCEKKINE
  • Fernando DEL RIO
  • Omar LICANDRO

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In this paper, an endogenous growth model is built up incorporating Schumpeterian growth and embodied technological progress. Under embodiment, long run growth is affected by the following effects : (i) obsolescence costs add to the user cost of capital, reducing the research effort; and (ii) the modernization of capital through investment raises the incentives to undertake R&D activities. Applied to the understanding of the growth enhancing role of both capital and R&D subsidies, we conclude that the positive effect of modernization generally more than compensate the negative effect of obsolescence
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  • Raouf BOUCEKKINE & Fernando DEL RIO & Omar LICANDRO, 2001. "Obsolescence and Modernization in the Growth Process," Economics Working Papers ECO2001/18, European University Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:eui:euiwps:eco2001/18
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    4. Fabrice Collard & Omar Licandro, 2025. "The Neoclassical Model and the Welfare Costs of Selection"," Review of Economic Dynamics, Elsevier for the Society for Economic Dynamics, vol. 57, July.
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    19. Fung, Ka Wai Terence & Lau, Chi Keung Marco, 2013. "Financial Development, Econmic Growth and R&D Cyclical Movement," MPRA Paper 52567, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    20. Omar Licandro, 2015. "Firm Dynamics in the Neoclassical Growth Model," Discussion Papers 2015/17, University of Nottingham, Centre for Finance, Credit and Macroeconomics (CFCM).
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    JEL classification:

    • E22 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Investment; Capital; Intangible Capital; Capacity
    • E32 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Business Fluctuations; Cycles
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General

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