Suppose Chile and Côte Ivoire have the same fraction of researchers and the same knowledge efficiency parameter, but Chile's population is larger. Chile has a higher per capita output growth rate.

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Since both countries have the same fraction of researchers and the same knowledge efficiency parameter, but Chile's population is larger, it means that Chile has more researchers in absolute terms. This may lead to higher levels of innovation and technological progress, which can drive higher per capita output growth rates. Therefore, Chile is likely to have a higher per capita output growth rate compared to Côte Ivoire, even though they have the same fraction of researchers and knowledge efficiency parameter.

Suppose Chile and Côte Ivoire Have the Same Fraction of Researchers