Tag: Economic Growth
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Rent-Seeking
Rent-seeking is when someone tries to get a larger slice of the wealth pie, instead of making the pie bigger. It can lead to unfair advantages and slow economic growth. It’s hard to distinguish from normal business, impacts innovation, and can create income inequality, especially in countries with weak governance.
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Capital-Labor Ratio
The Capital-Labor Ratio is an economic indicator measuring the amount of capital available per worker in a firm or economy. It’s instrumental in determining productivity, wage levels, and employment. Changes in this ratio can significantly influence income distribution and economic growth.