Threshold effects and non-linearities are increasingly recognized to be present in the development process, and in the effects of policy on development. Traditionally, threshold effects were present in discussions of "stages of growth" or "the big push" and non-linearity was definitionally...

The Conference theme is: “Cotton and Textiles – Important Factor of Economic Growth in Central Asia”. The conference will capitalize on the experiences of the two previous and very successful events held in Tashkent attended by hundreds of participants: Uzbekistan 2000” held in May 2000...

In recent years, economic theorists have made important advances in understanding the transition of economies from pre-industrial stagnation to modern economic growth, while economic historians have developed a detailed empirical account of economic growth over the second millennium. The aim of...

Crises and Prices: Information Aggregation, Multiplicity and Volatility Productivity Growth and Worker Reallocation: Theory and Evidence Topics: Human Capital and the Wealth of Nations The Product Cycle and Inequality Offshoring in a Knowledge Economy The Gift of the Dying: The Tragedy of AIDS...

Alternative Growth Theories: Neoclassical vs. Endogenous Growth Econometrics, Accounting and Measurement Policies Technology Institutions Inequality Consequences [gemäß den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information] The website is no longer available.

The 20th India Economic Summit, to be held in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry, is an exceptional opportunity to engage the new government with respect to its economic and social agenda and its strategy to maintain the momentum of growth and reforms. The Summit will bring...

After a long period of underperformance, economic prospects for Europe and her corporate leadership are finally looking up. Growth, competitiveness and productivity are high on the strategic agenda again, but how do you deliver robust performance and solid growth for the upturn? Issues around...

What do we know about a knowledge based society, innovation processes, economic and social cohesion and their effects on long-run growth? What policy implications and recommendations can be drawn from the past experience? This workshop will bring together researchers and policy makers with the...