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Why do Firms Train? Theory and Evidence
Acemoglu, Daron; Pischke, Jörn-Steffen - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1996
This paper offers and tests a theory of training whereby workers do not pay for general training they receive. The crucial ingredient in our model is that the current employer has superior information about the worker’s ability relative to other firms. This informational advantage gives the...
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The Environment and Directed Technical Change
Acemoglu, Daron; Aghion, Philippe; Bursztyn, Leonardo; … - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011
dirty innovation and production; (ii) optimal policy involves both .carbon taxes. and research subsidies, so that excessive … the switch to clean innovation under laissez-faire when the two inputs are substitutes. Under reasonable parameter values …
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Can't We All Be More Like Scandinavians? Asymmetric Growth and Institutions in an Interdependent World
Acemoglu, Daron; Robinson, James A; Verdier, Thierry - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2012
“cutthroat”capitalism that generates greater inequality and more innovation and will become the technology leaders, while others …
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Distance to Frontier, Selection, and Economic Growth
Acemoglu, Daron; Aghion, Philippe; Zilibotti, Fabrizio - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2002
innovation activities. The selection of high-skill managers is more important for innovation activities. As the economy … investments, but little selection. Closer to the world technology frontier, there is a switch to an innovation-based strategy with …
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When Does Labor Scarcity Encourage Innovation?
Acemoglu, Daron - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2009
environmental regulations can spur more rapid innovation. I present a general framework for the analysis of these questions. I …
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