Growth theory

Reading: Solow, R. M., 1956, A Contribution to the Theory of Economic Growth. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 70(1), 65–94
Lecture handout: Growth Theory*

Marginal Revolution have a series of excellent videos on the Solow model, starting here:

But I’m a Solow skeptic!

Activity: Growth activity and Google Slides

Policy impact

  • In October 2025 British Progress released their UK Growth Survey which included interviews with 100 economists on UK growth priorities.