As we established earlier, at the Golden Rule steady state, MPK – δ= n + g.
If the economy is operating with less capital than in the Golden Rule steady state, then diminishing marginal product tells us that MPK – δ> n + g. In this case, increasing the rate of saving will eventually lead to a steady state with higher consumption.
On the other hand, if the economy is operating with too much capital, then MPK – δ< n + g, and the rate of saving should be reduced.
Changing the rate of saving
Allocating the economy’s investment
There are many types of capital: private capital and public capital; physical capital and human capital
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