In the Endogenous Growth Model Presented in the Text, Suppose

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the endogenous growth model presented in the text, suppose that u represents the fraction of time spent working (as opposed to accumulating human capital) and b represents the efficiency of human capital accumulation. The growth rate of consumption equals

• A) u(1 - b) - 1.
• B) 1 + b(1 - u).
• C) (1 - b)(1 - u).
• D) b(1 - u) - 1.
• E) b(1 - u)².

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from business activities exceeds expenses, costs, and taxes.

Collusion

An agreement, usually secretive, between two or more parties to limit competition and manipulate prices for their benefit.

Quantity Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a business, sector, or economy.

Noncooperative Behavior

Actions by firms that ignore the effects of those actions on the profits of other firms.