Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5066883 | European Economic Review | 2013 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper we consider a simple version of the neoclassical growth model, and carry out an empirical analysis of the main determinants of aggregate investment across countries. The neoclassical growth model predicts that aggregate investment may be influenced by income growth, the capital income share, the relative price of capital, taxes, and other market distortions. We check these investment patterns for both OECD and non-OECD countries. We also decompose investment data into equipment and structures, and explore major factors affecting their relative prices. These empirical exercises shed light into the shape of the neoclassical production function.
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Authors
Fernando GarcÃa-Belenguer, Manuel S. Santos,