-section) data. In contrast, this paper employs a technique for using a panel of both cross-section and time-series data for 98 …

) asymptotically, the heterogeneity bias of the FE may be more or less severe in VAR specifications than in standard dynamic panel data …This paper studies asymptotically the bias of the fixed effect (FE) estimator induced by cross-section heterogeneity in … estimators; (iii) when this happens, the panel must be longer than a typical macro dataset for the MG to be a viable solution …

the next five years. The reasons behind this slowdown differ across the region. Lower productivity growth drives the … productivity growth is key to unlocking the region's higher growth potential. For oil importers, raising physical capital …

relative importance of total factor productivity growth and factor accumulation, using a cointegration method and a growth … factor productivity and capital accumulation) contributed to the country''s economic decline during the 40-year period, 1960 …

-country differences in total factor productivity (TFP) levels. Two differences distinguish this analysis from that of the related …

&D. The analysis employs various panel data techniques and uses patent and R&D data for 20 OECD and 10 Non-OECD countries for …