Course Description: A close examination of growth theory, focusing on technological innovation in developed countries.  Endogenous growth models, the role of international factors, culture, institutions, industrial structure, education, population growth, and policy in promoting innovation and growth.  Theory, historical evidence, and statistical analysis.  Lecture, discussion, short papers, student presentations, and a midterm and final.  Prerequisites: Econ 57, 101, and 102.  Spring 2008; offered alternate years.
 

Course Materials
Syllabus
Presentation Assignments
Homework 1
Homework 1 Answers
Homework 2
Homework 2 Answers
Midterm
Midterm Answers

Class Presentations
North
Acemoglu and Johnson
Saxenian Chapter 2
Saxenian Chapter 3
Knack and Keefer
Kremer
Olson
Tzannatos and Aidt
Schumpeter; Aghion and Howitt
Griffith, Harrison, and Simpson
Blankenau et al
Gentry and Hubbard
Ehrlich
Cohen and Soto
Autor, Levy, and Murnane
David
Caselli and Coleman
Wacziarg
Freeman
Jaffe and Palmer
Jaffe
Scherer