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The Impact of Economics Blogs
McKenzie, David J.; Özler, Berk - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011
There is a proliferation of economics blogs, with increasing numbers of economists attracting large numbers of readers, yet little is known about the impact of this new medium. Using a variety of experimental and non-experimental techniques, we try to quantify some of their effects. First, links...
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Comparing the Early Research Performance of PhD Graduates in Labour Economics in Europe and the USA
Cardoso, Ana Rute; Guimaraes, Paulo; Zimmermann, Klaus F - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2009
This paper analyzes the early research performance of PhD graduates in labor economics, addressing the following questions: Are there major productivity differences between graduates from American and European institutions? If so, how relevant is the quality of the training received (i.e....
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TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY AND WAGE POLICY.
COVICK, O. - Research School of Economics, College of Business and … - 1990
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Labour Market Outcomes in the UK, NZ, Australia and the US: Observations on the Impact of Labour Market and Economic Reforms.
Gregory, Bob - Research School of Economics, College of Business and … - 1999
In this paper, the author focuses on labour market and economic reforms and their impact on economic growth, employment and wage outcomes in the longer term. To make the task more manageable the paper described the economic growth experiences of four English speaking countries. The author looks...
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Characteristics of Economic Growth in the Netherlands During the Post-war Period
de Haan, Jakob; de Jong, Herman; Van Ark, Bart - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1994
This paper provides a description of the economic growth process and its major characteristics in the Netherlands from the 1930s up to the present. The first part presents some main characteristics of the long-run growth performance of the Dutch economy. It is shown that the Netherlands has...
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Forbidden Fruits: The Political Economy of Science, Religion, and Growth
Bénabou, Roland; Ticchi, Davide; Vindigni, Andrea - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2015
We analyze the joint dynamics of religious beliefs, scientific progress and coalitional politics along both religious and economic lines. History offers many examples of the recurring tensions between science and organized religion, but as part of the paper’s motivating evidence we also...
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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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Growth, Distance to Frontier and Composition of Human Capital
Aghion, Philippe; Meghir, Costas; Vandenbussche, Jérôme - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2005
innovation and imitation. We develop a theoretical model showing that skilled labour has a higher growth-enhancing effect closer … to the technological frontier under the reasonable assumption that innovation is a relatively more skill intensive …
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Distribution & Growth in an Economy with Limited Needs
Saint-Paul, Gilles - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2001
This Paper studies a model of the distribution of income under bounded needs. Utility derived from any given good reaches a bliss point at a finite consumption level of that good. On the other hand, introducing new varieties always increases utility. It is assumed that each variety is owned by a...
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Contract Enforcement, Comparative Advantage and Long-Run Growth
Ottaviano, Gianmarco - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2007
-country dynamic Ricardian model with endogenous innovation and hold-up problems, the value chain consists of two activities …, innovation and production. Entry in the market happens through R&D and entrants face two decisions. The 'location decision … perform innovation and production within the same vertically integrated structure or not. In this framework, the quality of …
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