Endogenous Growth and Innovation Flashcards (4 cards)

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1Question

What is endogenous growth in economic theory?

Answer

A theoretical model of self-sustaining economic growth.

2Question

How do economic agents sustain growth in endogenous growth theory?

Answer

By accumulating capital that generates positive externalities allowing indefinite growth.

3Question

What does innovation consist of?

Answer

Industrial or commercial applications of an invention.

4Question

What distinguishes product innovation from process innovation?

Answer

Product innovation improves products; process innovation improves production techniques.

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1. What distinguishes endogenous growth from growth attributed to an external factor?

2. How do endogenous growth theorists explain the continuation of economic growth?

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