total factor productivity growth in Korea, Mexico, and Jordan. Measures of foreign research and development are constructed … the South. The findings show that technology diffusion and productivity gains tend to be regional. Jordan benefits mainly …

"The empirical evidence on whether participation in export markets increases plant-level productivity has been … productivity increases 4-5 percent for each additional year a plant has exported, after controlling for the effect of current … exports on total factor productivity. Learning-by-exporting is more important for young than for old plants and in industries …

productivity and competitiveness. The Poland Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) is the first ICA piloted in the World Bank …

decisive for high productivity and sustained growth. Romania has overcome significant challenges on its path to EU membership … to foster the adaptability and productivity of a shrinking and aging workforce. …

of the market economy, improved productivity, and enhancement of competitiveness. This report focuses on three critical …