Human Capital, Growth and Inequality in Transition Economies

33 Pages Posted: 13 Nov 2002

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Michael Spagat

University of London - Department of Economics; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

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Date Written: September 2002

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. 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

JEL Classification: I2, O15, P2

Suggested Citation

Spagat, Michael, Human Capital, Growth and Inequality in Transition Economies (September 2002). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=346400

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