Paper #1030

Títol:

Book production and the onset of modern economic growth

Autors:

Jörg Baten i Jan Luiten van Zanden

Data:

Abril 2007

Resum:

Endogenous growth theory suggests that human capital formation plays a significant role for the ‘wealth and poverty of nations.’ In contrast to previous studies which denied the role of human capital as a crucial determinant of for really long-term growth, we confirm its importance. Indicators of human capital like literacy rates are lacking for the period of 1450-1913; hence, we use per capita book production as a proxy for advanced literacy skills. This study explains how, and to what extent, growth disparities are a function of human capital formation.

Paraules clau:

Book Production, Economic Growth, Human Capital

Codis JEL:

O14, O40, N10

Àrea de Recerca:

Història Econòmica i de l'Empresa

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