of the sources of productivity growth. In line with this framework, Chapter 1 begins with an overview of Thailand …'s productivity dynamics at the macroeconomic level and identifies the causes of its slowing GDP growth rate.7 Chapter 2 analyzes the … characteristics of Thai manufacturing firms and sub-sector productivity dynamics, revealing the drivers of firm productivity and …

disrupted China's growth normalization. The global environment has also significantly worsened following Russia's invasion of … and external headwinds, China's policymakers should carefully calibrate its policies. In the short term, China should … consumption, tackle social inequality, and rekindle innovation and productivity growth would help achieve a more balanced …

"This study measures the impact of investment climate factors on total factor productivity (TFP) of firms in Brazil and … China. The analysis is conducted in two steps: first an econometric production function is estimated to produce a measure of … productivity. In both countries, and in a variety of industry groups, indicators of poor investment climate, especially delays in …

Inequality of opportunity : what it is, how it can be measured, and why it matters -- A human opportunity index for … children -- Uses and policy applications of the human opportunity index -- Inequality of economic opportunity in seven Latin …

small firms. Measures to boost the productivity of micro and small firms in general will both help overall economic growth …

productivity of small informal firms. Using data from firm surveys, national household surveys, and qualitative data from focus … groups, the study conducts a gender analysis of formality and productivity in six different sectors in Bolivia. The findings … productivity and scale of women-owned businesses. Two general priorities emerge: promoting women's access to productive assets to …