in productivity are a dominant source of these differences. But what accounts for productivity differences across … as follows. Misallocation appears to be a substantial channel in accounting for productivity differences across countries … static cost of misallocation, we believe that the dynamic effects of misallocation on productivity growth are significant and …

both developed and developing countries. In both country groups, comparative advantage has become weaker: productivity grew …

While there is widespread empirical evidence indicating exporting producers have higher productivity than nonexporters … methods, inputs, and product designs from their international contacts, and this learning results in higher productivity for … exporters relative to their more insulated domestic counterparts. Alternatively, the higher productivity of exporters may simply …

-level panel data to assess the effect of distortions in land rental markets on agricultural productivity. We provide empirical … rentals have substantial positive effects on agricultural productivity: an efficient reallocation of land increases … agricultural productivity by 38 percent on average and by more than 50 percent in states with highly distorted rental markets. Both …