Economic Growth: New Directions In Theory And Policy

Economic Growth: New Directions in Theory and Policy

This enlightening and significant volume focuses on the nature, causes and features of economic growth across a wide range of countries and regions. Covering a variety of growth related topics - from theoretical analyses of economic growth in general to empirical analyses of growth in the OECD, transition economies and developing economies - the distinguished cast of contributors addresses some of the most important contemporary issues and developments in the field. These include, amongst others:endogenous growth theoryKeynesian theories of the business cycle and growthunemployment and growthFDI and productivity spilloversknowledge externalities and growth.This useful analysis of the many facets of economic growth will be an essential read for those interested in economic theory and economic policy-making, as well as students and scholars of macroeconomics and finance.