2. In Wonderland production per worker (y) depends on capital per worker (k) such that y = 10Vk. Every year 15% of the capital stock depreciates, while workers in Wonderland save 10% of their income. Every year the population grows at a rate of 5%. A. Explain what is meant by the 'steady state' and find capital per worker and output per worker in the steady state of Wonderland. B. Illustrate the steady state of Wonderland using a diagram.

2. In Wonderland production per worker (y) depends on capital per worker (k) such that y = 10Vk. Every year 15% of the capital stock depreciates, while workers in Wonderland save 10% of their income. Every year the population grows at a rate of 5%. A. Explain what is meant by the 'steady state' and find capital per worker and output per worker in the steady state of Wonderland. B. Illustrate the steady state of Wonderland using a diagram.

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Chapter16: Economic Growth

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