Inventions and Economic Growth

Abstract: This 5 page paper looks at the arguments put forward by Kenneth L. Sokoloff who argues that the registration of patents provides evidence that inventiveness underpins economic growth. The writer consider the contradiction and support for this assumption and compares the approach taken by Robert Fogel in his book that looked at the role of railroads on economic growth in America. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Filename: TEinventg.rtf

Pages: 5

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Catagory: Money & Banking / Corporate Finance

Subcatagory: Accounting & Personal Finance

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