Monitoring the World Economy, 1820-1992
Monitoring the World Economy is a sequel to the author’s earlier book, The World Economy in the 20th Century, that features the revival of interest in economic growth, catch up, convergence, and divergence. It consists of consistent estimates of GDP, population, and GDP per capita for the period 1820 to 1992 for 56 countries accounting in 1992 for over 90 per cent of world product. This book provides an analysis of the most comprehensive database available for comparative, quantitative interpretation of the causal influences, and includes extensive commentary on the analytical tools developed by economists in their attempt to explain variations in rates of growth and levels of income.
Table of Contents
- Income Growth, Income Gaps and the Ranking of Nations
- Causal Influences on Growth Performance
- Phases of Development
- Bibliography
- Appendix A: Population in 56 Sample Countries, 1820-1992
- Appendix B: Intertemporal Measures of Real Gross Domestic Product in 56 Sample Countries, 1820-1992
- Appendix C: Levels of GDP in 56 Sample Countries
- Appendix D: Levels of GDP per Capita in 56 Sample Countries, 1820-1992
- Appendix E: Regional Totals for the 56 Sample Countries and the Degree of Conjecture in the Estimates
- Appendix F: Population, GDP and per Capita GDP in 143 Non-Sample Countries and the Degree of Conjecture in the Estimates
- Appendix G: Regional and World Totals, 1820-1992
- Appendix H: Impact of Frontier Changes
- Appendix I: Exports
- Appendix J: Employment, Working Hours and Labour Productivity
- Appendix K: Growth Accounts for Selected Countries