The age pattern of human capital and regional productivity

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We explore the impact of the age structure of human capital on average regional productivity by applying a spatial econometric analysis based on an augmented Lucas-type production function. We also apply a new definition of regional human capital focusing on its availability. The estimates provide evidence that there are age specific human capital effects in Germany and that a temporary increase in regional productivity could occur during the demographic transition. Furthermore, it becomes clear that the availability based definition of human capital provides additional insight and so, could enrich future studies on regional human capital.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Dresden Discussion Paper Series in Economics ; No. 01/08

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity ; Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
• Subject: Regional Productivity ; Human Capital ; Demographic Change ; Regionales Wachstum ; Humankapital ; Makroökonomischer Einfluss ; Produktivität ; Bevölkerungsentwicklung ; Deutschland

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Hirte, Georg ; Brunow, Stephan
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften
• (where): Dresden
• (when): 2008

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/36485
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