DP3556 Human Capital, Growth and Inequality in Transition Economies
| Author(s): | Michael Spagat |
| Publication Date: | September 2002 |
| Keyword(s): | constraints, educational reform, growth, human capital, inequality, liquidity, long run, transition economies |
| JEL(s): | I2, O15, P2 |
| Programme Areas: | Transition Economics |
| Link to this Page: | cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=3556 |
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.