This paper proposes a new quality of growth index (QGI) for developing countries. The index encompasses both the … intrinsic nature and social dimensions of growth, and is computed for over 90 countries for the period 1990-2011. The approach … is premised on the fact that not all growth is created equal in terms of social outcomes, and that it does matter how one …

economic growth in the Information Age. The paper examines this concern through three complementary approaches. First, it … developing countries to reap greater growth gains from technology acquisition and catch-up. Second, the paper uses descriptive … evidence to show that the growth landscape has indeed shifted decisively in favor of developing countries in the Internet Age …

While openness to trade is a well-recognized hallmark of the Asian growth model, another component of the model is a …

This paper studies the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) on national economic growth with the help of GMM … panel regressions. Effects on productivity growth, capital and labor inputs as well as innovation activities are …

at different stages of development when entering in a new catching-up cycle. Thus, the technological drivers of growth …] can play different roles to accelerate the rate of growth and change their relative position in the leadership rank (win …

suitably educated people to be able to take advantage of technological innovations in the rich world. Technologically advanced …

global economy, the debate on income disparities around the world has intensified. For the African, Caribbean and Pacific … for adjusted social and environmental sustainability measures of growth in these economies. Using Global Income …

An endogenous growth model is developed demonstrating both static and dynamic gains from trade for developing nations … progress occurs via innovation or imitation, while growth is driven by technological advances in the quality of domestically … asymptotic conditional convergence between the two countries, demonstrating the positive effect of imitation on Southern growth …