The magnification of a lagging region’s initial economic disadvantages on the balanced growth path

We analyze aspects of long-run economic growth in stylized lagging and leading regions. Both regions use physical capital, research and development (R&D), and knowledgeable workers to produce a final consumption good. The lagging region faces two key economic disadvantages. Specifically, the con...

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Main Authors: Batabyal, A.A (Author), Nijkamp, P. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 2019
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