The purpose of this question is to study the predictions of the Solow model for capital flows between rich and poor countries. In the Solow model, firms hire capital and pay a rental rate r for the services of k. Production is given by y = Akº and r is determined as the rate that maximizes profits or that solves: Akark To maximize the previous expression capital must be rented until the marginal product of capital, MPK equals the return: [You don't need to maximize profits but just assume that returns are equal to MPK] r = a Aka-1

The purpose of this question is to study the predictions of the Solow model for capital flows between rich and poor countries. In the Solow model, firms hire capital and pay a rental rate r for the services of k. Production is given by y = Akº and r is determined as the rate that maximizes profits or that solves: Akark To maximize the previous expression capital must be rented until the marginal product of capital, MPK equals the return: [You don't need to maximize profits but just assume that returns are equal to MPK] r = a Aka-1

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