Theory

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Growth

Convergence Clubs: Convergence clubs refer to groups of countries or regions that exhibit similar economic characteristics and tend to converge towards a common steady-state in terms of income or productivity. These clubs highlight that convergence is not always a universal phenomenon; instead, subsets of economies with shared attributes may converge among themselves.

https://www.chat-gdp.org/we-were-wrong-about-convergence/

Regional, Functional, and Personal Income Distribution:

Regional Distribution: Examines income disparities across different geographical areas, such as countries, states, or municipalities. This perspective is essential for identifying convergence or divergence trends among regions. Functional Distribution: Focuses on how income is allocated among factors of production, typically labor and capital. It analyzes the share of income going to wages versus profits, shedding light on the economic structure and potential shifts over time. Personal Distribution: Looks at how income is distributed among individuals or households within a particular region or economy, providing a micro-level view of inequality.

Inequality

Gini Coefficient: The Gini coefficient is a widely used measure of income inequality within a population. It ranges from 0 to 1, where 0 indicates perfect equality (everyone has the same income) and 1 signifies perfect inequality (one individual has all the income). In convergence analysis, tracking changes in the Gini coefficient over time helps assess whether income disparities are widening or narrowing.

HDI https://hdr.undp.org/data-center/human-development-index#/indicies/HDI

HDR21-22_Statistical_Annex_HDI_Table.xlsx https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhdr.undp.org%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2021-22_HDR%2FHDR21-22_Statistical_Annex_HDI_Table.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

Home - WID - World Inequality Database

UNU WIDER : WIID – World Income Inequality Database

WDI - Classifying countries by income.

Structural change: productive structure

Globalization

Solow Model

Other: Milennium and Sustainable Development Goals

2000-2015: Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 1. To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. To achieve universal primary education 3. To promote gender equality and empower women 4. To reduce child mortality 5. To improve maternal health 6. To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases 7. To ensure environmental sustainability 8. To develop a global partnership for development

2015-2030: The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world: 1- No Poverty 2- Zero Hunger 3- Good Health and Well-being 4- Quality Education 5- Gender Equality 6- Clean Water and Sanitation 7- Affordable and Clean Energy 8- Decent Work and Economic Growth 9- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10- Reduced Inequality 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities 12- Responsible Consumption and Production 13- Climate Action 14- Life Below Water 15- Life on Land 16- Peace and Justice Strong Institutions 17- Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Take Action for the Sustainable Development Goals - United Nations Sustainable Development The Human Rights Guide to the Sustainable Development Goals Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023

Data

Glossary

Practice

Exercise

Write your own Solow Model exercise and solve it.

Read

The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living Since the Civil War (2016) by Robert J. Gordon.

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