But Solow said technology was the most important contributor to increases in output per worker, or productivity. It wasn’t just growth theory that engaged Solow. His book with Paul Samuelson and Robert Dorfman is a classic. Solow, like Barry Jarman, the Australian wicket keeper who lived under the shadow of Wally Grout, was also less visible than Paul Samuelson. Bob, when I asked Samuelson, turned out to be Robert Solow.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2023 18:45 UTC