In the context of the Solow growth model, the steady state refers to a long-run equilibrium condition. In this state, the economy's capital stock per worker and output per worker grow at constant rates.
Key characteristics of the steady state regarding growth rates are:
The defining feature of the steady state is the stability of these growth rates. They do not change over time; they remain constant. Therefore, the output growth rate in the steady state is constant.
This constant rate reflects the long-run path of the economy as described by the Solow model.