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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