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Fine arts in Solow model: a clarification

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  • Yeung-Nan Shieh

    (Department of Economics, San Jose State University)

  • Jason (Jen-Shan) Kao

    (Taiwan Institute of Economic Research)

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This paper shows that the Saito version of Solow growth model contains an error. It corrects this error. It further applies some built-in functions of Mathematica to the correct version of Solow economic growth model and derives some interesting graphs from the Solow convergent paths.

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  • Yeung-Nan Shieh & Jason (Jen-Shan) Kao, 2008. "Fine arts in Solow model: a clarification," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 1(2), pages 1-20.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-08a00002
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    1. Robert M. Solow, 1956. "A Contribution to the Theory of Economic Growth," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 70(1), pages 65-94.
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    • A0 - General Economics and Teaching - - General
    • O4 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity

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