Adam Smith, in his book "The Wealth of Nations", emphasized the role of capital accumulation and technological advancements in driving economic growth.

The neoclassical growth model suggests that technological progress is the main factor responsible for sustained economic growth in the long run.

The Romer Model, developed by Paul Romer, highlights the importance of human capital accumulation and knowledge spillovers in driving economic growth.

Structural change theory focuses on the shift from agriculture to industry as the primary driver of economic growth and development.

The Harrod-Domar model suggests that the growth rate of capital stock is directly proportional to the growth rate of output, implying a fixed capital-output ratio.

Institutional economics models focus on the impact of institutions, property rights, and governance on economic growth and development.

The Solow-Swan growth model assumes that technological progress is exogenous, meaning it is not influenced by economic factors within the model.

The AK model assumes a constant capital-output ratio, implying that the growth rate of capital stock is directly proportional to the growth rate of output.

The Romer Model incorporates knowledge spillovers and externalities, suggesting that economic growth is driven by the accumulation of knowledge and technological advancements.

A major criticism of the Harrod-Domar model is that it does not incorporate technological progress as a factor influencing economic growth.

The Malthusian Model focuses on the relationship between population growth, natural resources, and economic growth, suggesting that resource scarcity can limit economic expansion.

The Lucas model assumes that technological progress is exogenous, meaning it is not influenced by economic factors within the model.

The Keynesian Model emphasizes the role of government spending and fiscal policies in stimulating economic growth and addressing economic downturns.

A criticism of the structural change theory is that it tends to focus on the shift from agriculture to industry, neglecting the role of other sectors and the diversification of the economy.