Technology and Convergence

Abstract

The empirical Convergence literature envisages a world in which the presence or lack of convergence is a function of capital accumulation. This focus ignores a long tradition among economic historians and growth theorists which emphasises technology and the potential for technology transfer. We suggest here that this neglect is an important oversight: simple models which incorporate technology transfer provide a richer framework for thinking about convergence. Empirically, differences in technology transfer provide a richer framework for thinking about convergence Empirically, differences in technologies across countries and sectors appear to match differences in labour productivity and exhibit interesting changes over time.

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