First, what are the primary determinants of output per worker? And second, to what extent can each cause a permanent change in economic growth?

What will be an ideal response?


The two primary determinants of growth are capital accumulation and technological progress. Capital changes when there are changes in investment and, therefore, the saving rate. Because the saving rate cannot increase forever, capital accumulation cannot cause permanent changes in economic growth. Technological progress, on the other hand, can result in permanent changes in economic growth.

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