| ID | 082897 |
| Title Proper | Openness, human capital and total factor productivity |
| Other Title Information | evidence from China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Xu, Helian ; Lai, Mingyong ; Qi, Peng |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the drivers behind China's economic growth. In particular, it focuses on the channels of knowledge spillovers: human capital and openness to trade and foreign direct investment. The specific features of the study include using the most recent comprehensive panel data consisting of 29 provinces during the period 1994-2006 and performing unit root and cointegration tests in the panel data framework. The paper finds that human capital, trade and FDI are the significant determinants of total factor productivity, but their importance varies with technological levels of provinces. These findings have important policy implications. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies Vol. 6, No.3; Aug 2008: p279-289 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies Vol. 6, No.3; Aug 2008: p279-289 |
| Key Words | Openness ; Human Capital ; Economic Growth ; Panel Data |