Abstract
This paper estimates the steady state growth rates for the main European countries with an extended version of the Solow (1956) growth model. Total factor productivity is assumed a function of human capital, trade openness and investment ratio. We show that these factors, with some differences, have played an important role to improve the long run growth rates of Italy, Spain, France, UK, and Ireland. A few policies to improve the long-run growth rates for these countries are suggested.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1119-1125 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Economic Modelling |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- European countries
- growth model
- human capital
- investment ratio
- trade openness