Date of Award
5-2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Legacy Department
Economics
Committee Chair/Advisor
Tamura, Robert
Committee Member
Simon , Curtis
Committee Member
Warner , John
Committee Member
Grimes , Larry
Abstract
ABSTRACT This research looks for an association between economic variables and scientific advancement. More specifically, the main economic variables will be average schooling in the labor force, output per worker, capital per worker and different forms of the three. Index scores will provide a quantitative measure of scientific advancement. This paper explores the relationship of these variables among individuals and societies.
Recommended Citation
Boykin, Willis, "Economic Variables and Their Influence on Scientific Accplishment" (2008). All Theses. 313.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/313
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