چكيده لاتين :
In this study, we attempted to determine the key factors leading
to economic growth for Iran economy over the period 1960-2006.
In particular, we sought to clarify whether the growth of Iran was
driven mainly by factor accumulation or by improvements in
efficiency namely, debate of K (factor accumulation) versus A
(productivity gains). The analysis of the sources of growth shows
that the role of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) in determining
economic growth is insignificant and often detrimental. Most of
the growth is due to the accumulation of physical capital and
improvements in the quality of labor. Thus, we conclude that in
the debate of A versus K we take the side of K. Bases on the
experiences of Iran as a oil dependent country, accumulation of
capital seems to be the major determinant of economic growth.
