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 dynamic version of the "natural trading partners" hypothesis holds for these countries. "--World Bank web site …

downstream sectors and the productivity of Romanian firms in the supplying industries. Further, the productivity of Romanian … direct investment on developing countries"--World Bank web site …

total factor productivity (TFP) in the South. Specifically, it examines the impact on TFP in the Republic of Korea, Mexico …-level data, they find that (1) technology diffusion and productivity gains tend to be regional: Korea benefits mainly from trade … Research Group--is part of a larger effort in the group to examine the dynamic effects of North-South regional trade blocs"--World …

labor markets"--World Bank web site …

competition and innovation, or that they are more sensitive to foreign presence. "--World Bank web site …

productivity. "--World Bank web site … members, whereas in civil-law countries, only older members enjoy higher wages. The authors also contrast wage premia with …