Portes: Revista mexicana de estudios sobre la Cuenca del Pacífico (Oct 2008)
Government technology push in agribusiness: a model of endogenous growth
Abstract
This paper develops a model of endogenous growth where the government acts as a promoting agent to boost technology in agribusiness. In the framework of a monetary economy, the optimal level of government spending to enhance technology in the agricultural industry is characterized. Moreover the impact of such a spending on economic welfare is assessed. Finally, a number of agro-oriented policies to increase growth in the sector are established.