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Horizontal innovation in the theory of growth and development
Gancia, Gino; Zilibotti, Fabrizio - Department of Economics and Business, Universitat … - 2005
We analyze recent contributions to growth theory based on the model of expanding variety of Romer (1990). In the first part, we present different versions of the benchmark linear model with imperfect competition. These include the “labequipment” model, labor-for-intermediates” and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005772070
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Chapter 3 Horizontal Innovation in the Theory of Growth and Development
Gancia, Gino; Zilibotti, Fabrizio - 2005
We analyze recent contributions to growth theory based on the model of expanding variety of Romer [Romer, P. (1990). “Endogenous technological change”. Journal of Political Economy 98, 71–102]. In the first part, we present different versions of the benchmark linear model with imperfect...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014023784
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Trajectories in Knowledge Economy: Empirics from SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, Antonio R. - 2015
In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-base-economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011596333
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Trajectories of knowledge economy in SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, Antonio R. - 2019
In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-based economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World Bank's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012112144
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Has knowledge improved economic growth? Evidence from Nigeria and South Africa
Shobande, Olatunji Abdul; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
variables. The speed of convergence of the variables to their long-term mean values is relatively higher for South Africa than …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012801028
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Distance to Frontier, Selection, and Economic Growth
Acemoglu, Daron; Aghion, Philippe; Zilibotti, Fabrizio - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2002
. Non-convergence traps are more likely when policies and institutions are endogenized, enabling beneficiaries of existing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005789082
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Persistence in incarcerations: Global comparative evidence
Asongu, Simplice - 2017
Purpose - The purpose of this study is to assess how incarcerations persist across the world. The focus is on 163 countries for the period 2010 to 2015. Design/methodology/approach - The empirical evidence is based on Generalised Method of Moments. In order to increase room for policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011956943
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Harmonizing IPRs on Software Piracy: Empirics of Trajectories in Africa
Asongu, Simplice - In: Journal of Business Ethics 118 (2013) 1, pp. 45-60
systems, convergence in piracy rate could be a genuine standard-setting platform. (2) Legal origins do not play a very … significant role in the convergence process. (3) A genuine timeframe for standardizing IPRs laws in the fight against piracy is … most likely between a horizon of 4–8 years. In other words, full (100 %) convergence within the specified horizon will mean …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010990011
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Trajectories of knowledge economy in SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, Antonio R. - 2019
In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-based economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World Bank's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011997637
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African development : beyond income convergence
Asongu, Simplice - In: The South African journal of economics 82 (2014) 3, pp. 334-353
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010502197