>This abstract does not seem too bad, except for the word "genetics,"
>which does not seem to be relevant to the model. The idea of inequality
>causing high birth rates and high birth rates causing poverty is fairly
>well accepted.
accepted by whom? a co-existence or relation does not causation make.
genetics is not only relevant, but integral, to the version of the world presented in the abstract:
> Recent biomedical research shows that roughly three-quarters of
> cognitive abilities are attributable to genetics and family
> environment. This paper presents a theory of growth in which
> human capital is determined by inheritable factors and family
> size.
anyone for target practice?
Angela --- rcollins at netlink.com.au