Based on the Solow Growth Model with Population Growth and Labour-Augmenting

question 36

Essay

Based on the Solow growth model with population growth and labour-augmenting technological progress, explain how each of the following policies would affect the steady-state level and steady-state growth rate of total output per person:
a.a reduction in the government's budget deficit
b.grants to support research and development
c.tax incentives to increase private saving
d.greater protection of private property rights

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