Eco 200 – Principles of Macroeconomics Chapter 17: Economic growth
Economic growth Measured by annual rate of change in: real GDP per capita real GDP
Rule of 72 Rule of 72: Approximate # of years for a balance to double = 72 / growth rate for the variable
Economic growth and economic welfare Problems with using economic growth rate as a measure of social welfare: income distribution
Economic growth and economic welfare Problems with using economic growth rate as a measure of social welfare: income distribution quality of life
Economic growth and economic welfare Problems with using economic growth rate as a measure of social welfare: income distribution quality of life leisure time
Economic growth and economic welfare Problems with using economic growth rate as a measure of social welfare: income distribution quality of life leisure time externalities
Determinants of growth changes in the quantity and quality of available resources
Determinants of growth changes in the quantity and quality of available resources changes in technology
Economic growth Economic growth = growth rate of TFP + growth rate of resources