Even though economists find different conclusions, depending on the models they use, for the explanation of cross-country growth since 1960, several variable consistently help explain differences in per-capita GDP growth. Which of the following is not one of them?

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Absolute longitude is not a variable that consistently helps explain differences in per-capita GDP growth. Economic models typically do not use absolute longitude as a determinant of economic growth, unlike factors such as human capital, trade openness, and geographical location in terms of latitude, which have been shown to have correlations with economic performance.

Even Though Economists Find Different Conclusions, Depending on the Models