The Catch-Up Effect Says That Countries with Low Income Can

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Essay

The catch-up effect says that countries with low income can grow faster than countries with higher income. However, in statistical studies that include many diverse countries we do not observe the catch-up-effect unless we control for other variables that affect productivity. Considering the determinants of productivity, list and explain some things that would tend to prohibit or limit a poor country's ability to catch up with the rich ones.

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Definitions:

Prepaid Expenses

Payments made in advance for goods or services, which are recognized as assets on a balance sheet and expensed over time as the benefit is received.

Asset Account

An account that records the value of resources owned by an entity, which can provide future economic benefits.

Unearned Revenue

Money received by a company for goods or services yet to be provided; it is recorded as a liability until the service or product is delivered.

Adjusted

The process of making modifications to financial statements or data to represent accurately the economic reality, often excluding one-time or non-recurring items.