productivity are interconnected. First we discuss two approaches in the human capital theory, stressing some difficulties that …

productivity in transition. The results that are obtained are not in support of the theoretical findings of growth theory that … human capital is a major determinant of growth and productivity. However, eventually we continue to believe that the reasons …

Do openness to trade and higher levels of human capital promote faster productivity growth? That they do is a key … on productivity growth. If the level of openness of an economy is doubled the underlying rate of technical progress will … the level of income but no effect on underlying productivity growth. Our preferred estimator combines high and low …

a non-homothetic technology. Observable skills are not quantitatively important as determinants of productivity …

This paper carries out an empirical assessment of the relationship between social capital and labour productivity in … small and medium enterprises in Italy. By means of structural equations models, the analysis investigates the effect of … significant and positive influence both on labour productivity and on human development. …

, using a dynamic specification of Total Factor Productivity (TFP). In order to facilitate comparisons we compare the results …

This paper carries out an empirical assessment of the relationship between social capital and labour productivity in … small and medium enterprises in Italy. By means of structural equations models, the analysis investigates the effect of … significant and positive influence both on labour productivity and on human development. …

This paper carries out an empirical assessment of the relationship between social capital and labour productivity in … small and medium enterprises in Italy. By means of structural equations models, the analysis investigates the effect of … significant and positive influence both on labour productivity and on human development. …

In this paper labour productivity growth and its impacts are studied at the industry level. The development of … productivity is analysed in 54 industries in 14 EU countries and in the US between 1979 and 2001. The conclusion of the study is … that the industry structure that leads to fast productivity growth is connected to falling export prices. The relationship …