International analysis of economic growth has confirmed the theoretical assumption that international variations in per capita income can to a large extent be explained by differences in the accumulation of capital and human capital and by differing rates of technological progress. However,...

In dem knappen Vierteljahrhundert von 1970 bis 1993 hat die Weltbevölkerung um fast 2 Mrd. auf 5,5 Mrd. Menschen zugenommen. Gleichzeitig hat sich zwar die Weltwirtschaftsleistung (in laufenden US-Dollar) um mehr als das Siebenfache erhöht. Der Differenzierungsprozeß zwischen den Reichen und...

"Europe is at a critical stage in its economic development. There seems to be a widespread desire to pursue coherent initiatives which address current issues. However, it is unclear which policies would fit the agenda." "Europe's Economic Challenge analyses the wide-ranging issues in economic...