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The first industrial revolution: a guided tour for growth economists

Authors :
Crafts, Nicholas F.R.
Source :
American Economic Review. May, 1996, Vol. 86 Issue 2, p197, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

The UK industrial revolution that occurred in 1760-1830 can be effectively analyzed by growth economists using models that incorporate total-factor-productivity (TFP) growth. The endogenous-innovation model developed by Young (1993) contains characteristics that complement historical events. However, TFP-based models should not give unnecessary emphasis to research & development issues.

Details

ISSN :
00028282
Volume :
86
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Economic Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.18427415