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Chapter 1. What Do We Learn From Schumpeterian Growth Theory?
Aghion, Philippe; Akcigit, Ufuk; Howitt, Peter - 2014
Schumpeterian growth theory has operationalized Schumpeter’s notion of creative destruction by developing models based on this concept. These models shed light on several aspects of the growth process that could not be properly addressed by alternative theories. In this survey, we focus on...
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The growth effects of R&D spending in the EU : a meta-analysis
Kokko, Ari; Gustavsson Tingvall, Patrik; Videnord, Josefin - 2015
In this paper we conduct a meta-analysis to examine the link between R&D spending and economic growth in the EU and other regions. The results suggest that the growth-enhancing effect of R&D in the EU15 countries does not differ from that in other countries in general, but it is less significant...
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Characteristics of Economic Growth in the Netherlands During the Post-war Period
de Haan, Jakob; de Jong, Herman; Van Ark, Bart - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1994
capita income, whereas its labour productivity level -- notably in manufacturing -- remained relatively high. The Dutch …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005114219
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Americans Do I.T. Better: US Multinationals and the Productivity Miracle
Bloom, Nicholas; Sadun, Raffaella; Van Reenen, John - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2007
The US has experienced a sustained increase in productivity growth since the mid-1990s, particularly in sectors that … intensively use information technologies (IT). This has not occurred in Europe. If the US “productivity miracle” is due to a … abroad. This paper shows in fact that US multinationals operating in the UK do have higher productivity than non …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005114281
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Strengthening Innovation in the Netherlands: Making Better Use of Knowledge Creation in Innovation Activities
Carey, David; Ernst, Ekkehard; Oyomopito, Rebecca; … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2006
Strengthening the innovation system in the Netherlands is a priority for raising productivity growth, which has been …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045618
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Improving the Capacity to Innovate in Germany
Fuentes, Andrés; Wurzel, Eckhard; Morgan, Margaret - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2004
Key indicators show Germany belonging to the countries in the OECD with strong innovation activity even though some weakening in Germany’s position relative to other OECD countries has occurred recently. While the redirection of resources towards unification-related spending as well as low...
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What Do We Learn From Schumpeterian Growth Theory?
Aghion, Philippe; Akcigit, Ufuk; Howitt, Peter - In: Handbook of Economic Growth
Schumpeterian growth theory has operationalized Schumpeter’s notion of creative destruction by developing models based on this concept. These models shed light on several aspects of the growth process that could not be properly addressed by alternative theories. In this survey, we focus on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010869049
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Structural development accounting
Gancia, Gino Alessandro; Müller, Andreas; Zilibotti, … - 2011
; Distance to Frontier ; Inappropriate Technologies ; Skill-biased Technical Change ; Productivity ; TFP differences …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009739171
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Environmental Policies and Productivity Growth: A Critical Review of Empirical Findings
Koźluk, Tomasz; Zipperer, Vera - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2013
profitability and productivity that can outweigh the costs of the policy. This paper reviews the empirical evidence on the link … between environmental policy stringency and productivity growth, and the various channels through which such effects can take …
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China's March to Prosperity: Reforms to Avoid the Middle-income Trap
Koen, Vincent; Herd, Richard; Hill, Sam - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2013
China is well-placed to avoid the so-called “middle-income trap” and to continue to converge towards the more advanced economies, even though growth is likely to slow from near double-digit rates in the first decade of this millennium to around 7% at the 2020 horizon. However, in order to...
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