Macroeconomics, Student Value Edition Plus MyEconLab with Pearson eText Access Card Package
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134439839
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 11.2RDE
(a):
To determine
The differences in the labour productivity of China, India, and the United States.
(b):
To determine
Changes in relative productivity of labors in China.
(c):
To determine
Changes in relative productivity of labors in U.S and India.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
In 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund, India had the world’s 7th-highest nominal GDP, the 142nd-highest nominal GDP per capita, and the 7th-highest real GDP growth rate. What does each of these indicators tell us about the Indian economy and how life in India compares to life in other countries?Â
Â
Â
India has a huge economy that produces lots of goods and services (7th-highest nominal GDP), is still fairly poor (142nd-highest nominal GDP per capita), but has a rapidly increasing standard of living (7th-highest real GDP growth rate).
India has a huge economy that produces lots of goods and services (142nd-highest nominal GDP per capita), is still fairly poor (7th-highest nominal GDP), but has a rapidly increasing standard of living (7th-highest real GDP growth rate).
India has a huge economy that produces lots of goods and services (7th-highest nominal GDP), is still fairly poor (7th-highest real GDP growth rate), but has a rapidly increasing standard of…
Real GDP per capita is 49,773 (measured in constant 2017 International Dollar, same for
the following numbers) in the year 2019 for Canada, and 62,491 for the United States. Real
capital stock per capita is 225,268 in the year 2019 for Canada and 209,866 for the United
States. Decompose the differences in real GDP per capita between Canada and the United
States into the contribution from productivity and that from capital accumulation. Explain
using your results why real GDP per capita is lower in Canada than in the United States.
You can use a capital share α of 1/3.
Hey! I need help with the following question, which divides into fourmsub-questions, thank you in advance!
Â
Question: Two countries, Ruritania and Francia, have the same population, the same stock of physical capital, and the same human capital per worker in the year 2015. But Ruritania has a GDP per capita of $55,000 (in 2015 PPP), while Francia’s GDP per capita is $50,000 (again in 2015 PPP).
Â
What explains the 10 percent GDP per capita difference between the two countries?
Ruritania goes on a public spending spree and builds new factories and infrastructure, increasing its physical capital stock by 20 percent between 2015 and 2020. In the meantime, the stock of physical capital in Francia and population and human capital per worker in either country remain constant. GDP per capita in Francia remains at $50,000 (in 2015 PPP), while Ruritania’s increases to $75,000 (also in 2015 PPP). What explains the 50 percent GDP per capita difference between the two countries in 2020?…
Chapter 11 Solutions
Macroeconomics, Student Value Edition Plus MyEconLab with Pearson eText Access Card Package
Ch. 11 - Prob. 11.1.1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.2RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.3PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.4PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.5PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.6PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.7PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1.8PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.2RQ
Ch. 11 - Prob. 11.2.3RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.4RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.5RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.6PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.7PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.8PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.9PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.10PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.11PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.2.12PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.2RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.3PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.4PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.5PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.3.6PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.2RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.3RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.4PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.5PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.6PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.7PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.8PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.9PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.10PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.11PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.4.12PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.1RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.2RQCh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.3PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.4PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.5PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.6PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.7PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.5.8PACh. 11 - Prob. 11.1RDECh. 11 - Prob. 11.2RDECh. 11 - Prob. 11.3RDE
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- In 1980, Denmark had a GDP of 70 billion (measured in U.S. dollars} and a population of 5.1 million. In 2000, Denmark had 3 GDP of 160 billion (measured in U.S. dollars} and a population of 5.3 million. By what percentage did Denmarks GDP per capita rise between 1980 and 2000?arrow_forwardThe table below lists GDP and GDP growth rates for the countries of Cortania, Microtania, and Boxtown. Fill in the final column, which asks for the GDP in each country 13 years later. Country GDP in $ billions GDP annual growth rate (%) Cortania Microtania Boxtown 10600.00 44000.00 48100.00 3 2 4.5 Glarrow_forwardIn 1980 Denmark had a GDP of $70 billion (measured in U.S. dollars) and a population of 5.1 million. In 2000, Denmark had a GDP of $160 billion (measured in U.S. dollars) s and a population of 5.3 million. By what percentage did Denmark’s GDP per capita rise between 1980 and 2000?arrow_forward
- Consider the following list of four economies. Which economy began with a level of real income per person in 1960 that was well below that of Venezuela and grew fast enough to catch up with and surpass Venezuela's real income per person by 2010? Botswana  Honduras  Malaysia  Zambiaarrow_forwardIf economic output is increased by increasing the number of people working in the economy, then *    Both GDP per capita and labor productivity will increase    Both GDP per capita and labor productivity will decrease    Labor productivity will increase    GDP per capita will increasearrow_forwardFrom 2010 to 2020, Benin recorded an average economic growth rate of 4% and average labour growth rate of 7%. During this period, the GDP deflator changed from 120 to 145, and the Gini-coefficient changed from 0.671 to 0.608. Regarding the above period, what can you say about the changes in the overall economic performance, including labour productivity, general price level and income distribution from the above data? Briefly explain your answer.arrow_forward
- France and the US. France and the US are among the most successful economies in the world, but a closer look suggests some differences. In France, output per capita is substantially lower, but since a smaller fraction of the population works and each worker works fewer hours, output per hour is actually very similar to the US value. GDP and capital are reported in thousands of 2017 US dollars, employment and population in millions. Education is a human capital index based on the average years of schooling. Hours is the average number of hours per year worked by an employed person. Total hours worked can be computed as the product of employment (the number of people working) and hours (the number of hours per worker). (see image)  (a) Compute output per capita, output per worker, and output per hour worked. (b) What are the primary sources of the difference in output per capita? Sug gestion: Use total hours worked as your measure of the quantity of labor and hours per employee. (c)…arrow_forwardWith three economies, each of which has a GDP per capita of $100. Trend growth in these economies is 2%, 2.5%, and 5% respectively. Calculate GDP per capita for each economy after 5,10,20,50, and 100 years.arrow_forwardEconomic growth around the world The following table reports real income per person for several different economies in the years 1960 and 2010. It also gives each economy's average annual growth rate during this period. For example, real income per person in Niger was $945 in 1960, and it actually declined to $570 by 2010. Niger's average annual growth rate during this period was -1.01%, and it was the poorest economy in the table in the year 2010.arrow_forward
- Consider a small island country whose only industry is weaving. The following table shows information about the small economy in two different years. Complete the table by calculating physical capital per worker as well as labor productivity. Hint: Recall that productivity is defined as the amount of goods and services a worker can produce per hour. In this problem, measure productivity as the quantity of goods per hour of labor. Year Physical Capital Labor Force Physical Capital per Worker Labor Hours Output Labor Productivity (Looms) (Workers) (Looms) (Hours) (Garments) (Garments per hour of labor) 2016 160 40  2,000 20,000  2017 180 60  3,900 29,250   Based on your calculations,____________in physical capital per worker from 2016 to 2017 is associated with___________in labor productivity from 2016 to 2017.  Suppose you're in charge of establishing economic policy for this small island country. Which of the…arrow_forwardIn 1989, America's GDP per capita was approximately 30,000 (measured in today's dollars). How much higher in percentage terms was America's GDP per capita in 2015?arrow_forwardThe following table reports real GDP per person for several different economies in the years 1960 and 2010. It also gives each economy's average annual growth rate during this period. For example, real GDP per person in the Central African Republic was $1,010 in 1960, and it actually declined to $628 by 2010. The Central African Republic's average annual growth rate during this period was -0.95%, and it was the poorest economy in the table in the year 2010.  The real GDP-per-person figures are denominated in U.S. dollars with a base year of 2005. The following exercises will help you to understand the different growth experiences of these economies.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...EconomicsISBN:9781305506725Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...EconomicsISBN:9781305506756Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. MacphersonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Co...EconomicsISBN:9781305280601Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. BlinderPublisher:Cengage Learning
Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Cou...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506725
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics: Private and Public Choice (MindTa...
Economics
ISBN:9781305506756
Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy (MindTap Co...
Economics
ISBN:9781305280601
Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder
Publisher:Cengage Learning