An increase in research productivity: Suppose the economy is on a balanced growth path in the Romer model, and then, in the year 2030, research productivity z̅ rises immediately and permanently to the new level z̅′. Solve for the new growth rate of knowledge and yt. Make a graph of yt over time using a ratio scale. Why might research productivity increase in an economy?

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  1. An increase in research productivity: Suppose the economy is on a balanced growth path in the Romer model, and then, in the year 2030, research productivity  rises immediately and permanently to the new level z̅′.
    1. Solve for the new growth rate of knowledge and yt.
    2. Make a graph of yt over time using a ratio scale.
    3. Why might research productivity increase in an economy?

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