Arbeitspapier

A generalized Uzawa growth theorem and capital-augmenting technological change

We prove a generalized, multi-factor version of the Uzawa steady-state growth theorem. The theorem implies that neoclassical growth models need at least three factors of production to be consistent with empirical evidence on both the capital-labor elasticity of substitution and the existence of capital-augmenting technical change. We also build and calibrate a three-factor endogenous growth model with directed technical change and show that it converges to a balanced growth path that is consistent with the empirical evidence. Our results indicate that natural resources including land and directed technical change play a central role in explaining balanced growth.

Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Series: ISER Discussion Paper ; No. 1157

Classification
Wirtschaft
General Aggregative Models: Neoclassical
Investment; Capital; Intangible Capital; Capacity
Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models
Subject
Balanced Growth
Uzawa Steady-State Growth Theorem
Directed TechnicalChange
Land
Natural Resources

Event
Geistige Schöpfung
(who)
Casey, Gregory
Horii, Ryo
Event
Veröffentlichung
(who)
Osaka University, Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)
(where)
Osaka
(when)
2022

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  • Arbeitspapier

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  • Casey, Gregory
  • Horii, Ryo
  • Osaka University, Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)

Time of origin

  • 2022

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