Introduction and Overview
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Review of the S-Curve Hypothesis
Brief description of the S-Curve hypothesis
S-Curve and EGOIN theory
S-Curve and Triple C theory
Interpretations of the S-Curve
S-Curve as the development path of an economy
S-Curve as a snapshot of the world economy
Empirical Support of the S-Curve Hypothesis
Evidence 1: Relationship between long-term growth rate and per capita income level
Evidence 2: Growth patterns of country groups by income levels
Evidence 3: Cross-country income distribution
Insight and Implications of the S-Curve Hypothesis
Conclusion