Assignment
QUESTIONS:
1) Graphically show how it is possible that two steady states exist if the economies have similar rates of depreciation, population growth and technological progress. Under which conditions might the economy eventually end up in the low k* steady state? Explain the intuition.
Based on the diagram above, discuss critically whether countries are converging to similar per capita income? Are there any empirical studies (search in google scholar and cite two papers) to support your claim?
2) What is meant by the "germ theory of disease" as it applies to the economics of poor nations? What would such a theory look like? Why is it important for economists to discover such a theory?
3) What are foreign aid and poverty trap? What role has foreign aid played in the economic development of many African nations over the past 50 years? Can countries grow out of a poverty trap without the help of foreign aid? What evidence is there that this is possible?
4) Could a change in the savings rate, s, lift the economy out of its poverty trap without outside assistance in a club economies? If yes, characterize the minimum change in the savings rate needed and whether it will have to be permanent. If no, explain why not. Use relevant diagram to demonstrate your claim.
5) What is the Millennium Development Program? According to Easterly, what is missing from this program?
6) Eastern European Convergence
Based on the articles above, according to the growth models we learned, discuss critically convergence/divergence in Eastern European countries (also known as transition economies).
7) A Convergence Tale
a) "As the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland and Slovenia embark on joining the European Union, they need only look as far as Greece to spot the rewards -- and the dangers -- that lie ahead". Discuss critically the statement.
b) Discuss Productivity Convergence of European Economies.
c) Do you think Markel's Harmonic Convergence a viable one for Europe?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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