for capital is given by: The law-of-motion Kt+1 SYt+ (1-8) Kt where 0 < d < 1 is the depreciation rate of capital, Kt, 0≤s < 1 is the savings rate in the economy. L is the size of the labor force which evolves according Lt+1/Lt= 1 + n. Finally output is given by Y₁ = AKL where 0 < a < 1. 1. Let k denote the long-run "steady state" value of K/L. =

for capital is given by: The law-of-motion Kt+1 SYt+ (1-8) Kt where 0 < d < 1 is the depreciation rate of capital, Kt, 0≤s < 1 is the savings rate in the economy. L is the size of the labor force which evolves according Lt+1/Lt= 1 + n. Finally output is given by Y₁ = AKL where 0 < a < 1. 1. Let k denote the long-run "steady state" value of K/L. =

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