Social Learning in Dualistic Societies : Segregation, Growth and Distribution

Using a simple model of social learning, we endogenize growth and distribution in a dualistic developing society. For given parameters of the learning technology, a trade-off between growth and equity results. On the other hand, more intensive social interaction between agents will raise the growth rate and lower the income differential at the same time. The economic consequences of lacking social integration are sluggish growth and high inequality.

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Year of publication:	1999
Authors:	Kalckreuth, Ulf von
Institutions:	Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre und Statistik, Abteilung für Volkswirtschaftslehre

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Series:	Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 571
Classification:	O15 - Human Resources; Income Distribution; Migration ; D83 - Search, Learning, Information and Knowledge ; D33 - Factor Income Distribution ; O41 - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models ; O33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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