National capabilities

Chapter

Abstract

As mentioned in Chapter 2, the production function approach in the mainstream neoclassical paradigm has found not very fruitful in understanding economic development of a country. Essentially, the traditional Solow(s growth models ignore knowledge and learning.

Keywords

Human Agent National Innovation System Shock Therapy Market Selection National Competitiveness 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Economics and FinanceHong Kong Shue Yan UniversityHong KongChina

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