Kaldor growth model
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The Kaldor growth model is a post-Keynesian economic framework that explains long-run economic growth through the interaction of capital accumulation, income distribution, and demand-driven dynamics.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kaldor growth model canonical | 1 |
| Kaldor–Pasinetti theorem | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kaldor growth model Context triple: [Nicholas Kaldor, knownFor, Kaldor growth model]
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A.
Hicks–Kaldor compensation criterion
The Hicks–Kaldor compensation criterion is an economic efficiency test stating that a policy change is desirable if those who gain could in principle compensate those who lose and still be better off, regardless of whether compensation actually occurs.
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Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a comprehensive graduate-level textbook that rigorously develops the theory and empirics of long-run economic growth, with a strong emphasis on microfoundations and institutional factors.
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C.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
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D.
Steady-State Economics
Steady-State Economics is an influential work in ecological economics that argues for an economy with stable or mildly fluctuating levels of consumption and population within ecological limits.
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E.
A Theory of Economic History
A Theory of Economic History is an influential work by economist John R. Hicks that applies economic theory to interpret and explain long-term historical development and institutional change.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kaldor growth model Target entity description: The Kaldor growth model is a post-Keynesian economic framework that explains long-run economic growth through the interaction of capital accumulation, income distribution, and demand-driven dynamics.
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A.
Hicks–Kaldor compensation criterion
The Hicks–Kaldor compensation criterion is an economic efficiency test stating that a policy change is desirable if those who gain could in principle compensate those who lose and still be better off, regardless of whether compensation actually occurs.
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B.
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a comprehensive graduate-level textbook that rigorously develops the theory and empirics of long-run economic growth, with a strong emphasis on microfoundations and institutional factors.
-
C.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
-
D.
Steady-State Economics
Steady-State Economics is an influential work in ecological economics that argues for an economy with stable or mildly fluctuating levels of consumption and population within ecological limits.
-
E.
A Theory of Economic History
A Theory of Economic History is an influential work by economist John R. Hicks that applies economic theory to interpret and explain long-term historical development and institutional change.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
economic growth model
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macroeconomic model ⓘ post-Keynesian model ⓘ |
| addresses |
functional income distribution
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long-run demand constraints on growth ⓘ |
| assumes |
capacity utilization can vary in the long run
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investment is driven by demand expectations ⓘ saving behavior differs between wage earners and profit earners ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Solow growth model
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surface form:
Solow–Swan growth model
neoclassical growth model ⓘ |
| coreMechanism |
adjustment of growth via investment response
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interaction of investment, savings, and distribution ⓘ profit share influencing accumulation ⓘ |
| critiques |
assumption of full employment in neoclassical growth theory
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exogenous saving behavior in neoclassical models ⓘ |
| developedBy | Nicholas Kaldor ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
distribution between wages and profits
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endogenous growth mechanisms ⓘ interaction between savings and investment ⓘ role of effective demand in growth ⓘ |
| explains |
how income distribution affects growth rate
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how investment adjusts to maintain growth equilibrium ⓘ |
| field |
growth theory
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macroeconomics ⓘ post-Keynesian economics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
capital accumulation
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demand-driven dynamics ⓘ income distribution ⓘ long-run economic growth ⓘ |
| goal | to provide demand-led explanation of steady growth ⓘ |
| influenced | later post-Keynesian growth models ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Keynesian economics ⓘ |
| mathematicallyFormulatedAs | dynamic system linking growth rate to profit share and investment ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Nicholas Kaldor ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Cambridge growth theory
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Harrod–Domar growth model ⓘ Kaldor growth model self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Kaldor–Pasinetti theorem
Kaldor’s stylized facts of growth ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
demand-led growth
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distribution-led growth ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfDevelopment | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| usedIn |
heterodox macroeconomic analysis
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post-Keynesian growth and distribution literature ⓘ |
| uses | different saving propensities for wages and profits ⓘ |
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Kaldor–Pasinetti theorem