Growth and distribution endogenously determined: a theoretical model and empirical evidence

Hernán Borrero () and Nestor Garza

Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, 2019, vol. 39, issue 2, 344-361

Abstract: We build upon an already known but scarcely developed feature of growth theory: the importance of asset distribution in an aggregate production function. We elaborate on a simple model of two individuals, and then generalize its deductions to an extended model of n agents, concluding that perfectly distributed productive capital leads to positive and optimum long-run “endogenous” growth. Recent and classical empirical literature on the topic suggests this interpretation. In addition, we find exploratory panel data evidence that supports our theory of growth and distribution in a set of Latin-American countries. JEL Classification: O10; O41; O54.

Keywords: Growth; asset distribution; inequality; Latin America; production function (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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