Journal of
Economics and International Finance

  • Abbreviation: J. Econ. Int. Finance
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9812
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEIF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 363

Full Length Research Paper

A contribution to the theory of economic growth: Old and New

Najeb Masoud
  • Najeb Masoud
  • Accounting and Finance Department, Middle East University Business School, P.O. box 383 Amman 11831, Jordan
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  •  Received: 05 May 2013
  •  Accepted: 28 February 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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