Consider a basic Solow-Swan model with constant labour force L and constant total factor productivity A. Suppose the saving rate is s = 0.4 and the depreciation rate is d = 0.1. Suppose also that steady-state output per worker is 100. Steady state capital per worker is? 200 300 400 Unsure depends on the aggregate production function.

Consider a basic Solow-Swan model with constant labour force L and constant total factor productivity A. Suppose the saving rate is s = 0.4 and the depreciation rate is d = 0.1. Suppose also that steady-state output per worker is 100. Steady state capital per worker is? 200 300 400 Unsure depends on the aggregate production function.

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