Human Capital, Growth and Inequality in Transition Economies

Michael Spagat

No 499, William Davidson Institute Working Papers Series from William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Abstract: Transition economies have an initial condition of high human capital relative to living standards. I explore the possible implications of this key fact by surveying and adapting literature on growth and inequality. I focus especially on the long run and policy options.

Keywords: Transition economies; human capital; growth; inequality; liquidity constraints; educational reform; long run (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I2 O15 P2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 33 pages
Date: 2002-07-01
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