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Human capital: growth, history and policy - a session to honor Stanley Engerman

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An economist studies the relationship between education and economic growth. As educational opportunities expanded, so did economic growth.

Economists, Social aspects

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Schooling data, technological diffusion, and the neoclassical model

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Econometric models can be used to determine the value of human capital with just a few modifications. A study of education in several countries and levels of technology show that total functional productivity is higher in those countries. Further studies on the impact of technological knowledge on the economy are needed.

Measurement

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Cross-country technology diffusion: the case of computers

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A study of the spread of technology to developing countries shows that before technology is developed, the country must invest in educating its people. Once education is in place, then the technology can be purchased. For this study, the spread of technology is measured by computer imports.

World, Computer industry, International trade, High technology

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