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In the Solow growth model, the economy converges to a steady-state level of capi

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Question

In the Solow growth model, the economy converges to a steady-state level of capital:

multiple choice

Regardless of the starting level of capital.

Only if it starts from a level of capital below the steady-state level.

Only if it starts from a level of capital above the steady-state level.

Only if it starts from a steady-state level of capital.

1)

Regardless of the starting level of capital.

2)

Only if it starts from a level of capital below the steady-state level.

3)

Only if it starts from a level of capital above the steady-state level.

4)

Only if it starts from a steady-state level of capital.

Explanation / Answer

Ans: Regardless of the starting level of capital

Explanation: According to Solow's model what ever may be the level of capital initially, it converges to a steady state level. In steady state, capital, loutput and consumption ,etc are all constant and growth stops.