Models of Idea Flows

14 Pages Posted: 30 Jun 2008 Last revised: 17 Aug 2022

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Fernando Alvarez

University of Chicago - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Francisco J. Buera

Washington University in St. Louis; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Robert E. Lucas

University of Chicago - Department of Economics; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Date Written: June 2008

Abstract

This paper introduces several variations of the Eaton and Kortum (1999) model of technological change and characterizes their long run implications. Both exogenous and endogenous growth examples are studied.

Suggested Citation

Alvarez, Fernando and Buera, Francisco J. and Lucas, Robert E., Models of Idea Flows (June 2008). NBER Working Paper No. w14135, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1152676

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