Date of Award
1997
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Yuhn, Ky-Hyang
Abstract
The Solow growth model examines the effects of saving, population and technological advances on the growth of an economy. Long-run economic growth is explained by the exogenous variable, technology. In this model lower income countries will experience higher rates of economic growth, which will lead to convergence in the standards of living between low-income and high-income countries. Additional theories including the augmented Solow model, which tests for conditional convergence and endogenous growth theories have been developed recently. An empirical inquiry of the convergence hypothesis has been conducted using a variety samples based on income classifications and geographical locations.
Extent
54 p.
Recommended Citation
Butzin, Blake Donald, "empirical analysis of the convergence hypothesis across countries: New evidence" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 1127.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/1127
Identifier
FADT15485
Comments
College of Business|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1997.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Business