Answered: Based on article "Technology and…

Survey of Economics (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305260948

Author:Irvin B. Tucker

Publisher:Irvin B. Tucker

Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17SQ

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Based on article "Technology and economic growth: From Robert Solow to Paul Romer" by Rui Zhao, Romer has successfully opened the black box and explained how technology can be produced by an economy without having to rely on external (exogenous) technology. Using the central equations of the Romer’s model, technology (At) can grow to At + 1 due to efforts in R&D and technology spillover. Explain the role of three key sectors in the economy to drive technological-based economic growth.

Definition Definition Increase in the amount of goods and services produced by a country in a given period of time compared to an earlier period. Economic growth is generally coupled with a rise in national income or the purchasing power of individuals. It is often measured in terms of the increase in a country's gross domestic product (GDP), or the overall monetary value of all the complete or final services and goods that a country can produce within its domestic boundaries in a specific period.

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