Suppose That Two Countries Are Exactly Alike in Every Respect

question 4

Essay

Suppose that two countries are exactly alike in every respect except that the citizens of country A have a higher saving rate than the citizens of country B.
a. Which country will have the higher level of output per worker in the steady state? Illustrate graphically.
b. Which country will have the faster rate of growth of output per worker in the steady state?

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Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change regardless of the level of production or business activity.

Break-even Sales

The amount of revenue required to cover total fixed and variable costs, resulting in zero profit or loss.

Variable Expenses

Costs that fluctuate with the level of output or sales, such as raw materials and sales commissions.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant over a period and are not affected by changes in business activity levels.