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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Present Value

Today's value of future cash flows or a lump sum, calculated using an established return rate.

Discounted

The process of determining the present value of a payment or a series of payments made in the future, using a specific discount rate.

9%

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The interest rate for a period of one year, often used to compare the yield of financial products or loans.