Quiz 2 Q
Quiz 2 Q
Quiz 2 Q
Q1: How does endogenous growth theory explain persistent growth without the assumption of
exogenous technological progress? How does this differ from the Solow model? [15 marks]
Q2: Suppose persistent growth is explained by the both accumulation of capitals (physical,
human and public infrastructure) and technological progress. In a world with two countries
Pakistan and Germany, what would explain their growth rates today and its difference? Explain
the mechanisms that could lead to convergence of Pakistan to German per capita income, and
the mechanism that could result in leapfrogging. [35 marks]