Sustaining economic welfare estimating changes in per capita wealth
With the notable exception of China, in most countries with below-median per capita income the growth rate of the population is greater than that of total wealth. This trend is ultimately unsustainable. For many of these countries, policies for sustainability will require both boosting savings and s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
World Bank, Environment Department, Office of the Director
2000
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| Series: | Policy research working paper
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| Collection: | World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | With the notable exception of China, in most countries with below-median per capita income the growth rate of the population is greater than that of total wealth. This trend is ultimately unsustainable. For many of these countries, policies for sustainability will require both boosting savings and slowing population growth |
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| Item Description: | "November 2000"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-28). - Title from title screen as viewed on Oct. 01, 2002 |