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Three phases of Dutch economic growth and technological change, 1815-1997

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper we analyze the dynamics of Dutch economic growth for the period 1815-1997. By applying a simple econometric technique, important braking points in the timeseries are traced. It seems that three phases of growth can be discerned and that these phases are characterized by different types of technology (steam, electricity as well as information and communication technology). The Dutch economy has not generated an overall productivity improvement from the first and third technological phase, but has been successful in exploiting the technological opportunities of the second phase.

Source: GGDC Research Memorandum

Authors: Jan-Pieter Smits, de Herman Jong, van Hubertus Ark

Language: English

Topic: Economic Growth and Productivity

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1581257978

FWCI: 7.494

Cites: 37

Cited by: 56

Related to: 10