Thinking about Growth: And Other Essays on Economic Growth and Welfare

(Part of the Studies in Economic History and Policy: USA in the Twentieth Century Series)

by Moses Abramovitz

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The essays in this book explore the forces behind modern economic growth and, in particular, the causes of the extraordinary surge of growth since the Second World War. The introductory essay is an extended treatment of how economists now view the growth process and its causes. Other essays consider the contributions of capital formation, education, and the changed nature of industries and occupations. Professor Abramovitz asks why elevated incomes...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0521333962

ISBN13:9780521333962

Release Date:April 1989

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:396 Pages

Weight:1.40 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Business Business & Investing Development & Growth Economic Policy Economics Politics & Government Popular Economics

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Thinking about Growth: And Other Essays on Economic Growth and Welfare

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