Posted: September 16th, 2017

How has economist Robert Fogel explained that economic growth is connected to life expectancy?

How has economist Robert Fogel explained that economic growth is connected to life expectancy? Based on this connection, in what country would you expect to have a longer life expectancy, the United States or India? Explain.Required reference:

Text: Essentials of Economics
2nd Edition, 2009
R. Glen Hubbard and Anthony Patrick O’Brien

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