The forces that shape economic growth: --The size of markets. Large
markets make economies of scale possible and thus encourage saving,
investing, and the development of new products.--The availability
of information and the literacy of the population. The spread of
information gives people access to scientific and technical ideas,
products, and productive farming, manufacturing, and marketing
techniques.--Natural resources. These seem like primary
requirements but are not: they depend on markets for their
commercial value.--Surplus capital--savings--that can be used as
investment.--Basic economic rights such as guarantees of property
and contracts.--Entrepreneurialism, creativity, and the human drive
for self-improvement.--Technology and invention. While commonly
seen as primary (or even the only) requirements for growth, these
are strongly dependent on other factors.
General
Imprint: |
BasicBooks
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2002 |
First published: |
September 2002 |
Authors: |
Jeff Madrick
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Dimensions: |
241 x 162 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-465-04311-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
Macroeconomics >
General
|
LSN: |
0-465-04311-9 |
Barcode: |
9780465043118 |
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