implemented during the 1990s are now paying off in terms of productivity and GDP growth. Empirical evidence suggests that … deregulation has delivered a considerable “productivity dividend”. Although significant progress therefore has been made, renewed …

generate substantial productivity improvements across EU member economies. Over a period of 10 years, the predicted increase in … labour productivity resulting from a bold reform package is around 10% for the average EU country, and new member States …

The correlation between a firm’s size and its productivity level varies considerably across OECD countries, suggesting … that some countries are more successful at channelling resources to high productivity firms than others. Accordingly, we … examine the extent to which regulations affecting product, labour and credit markets influence productivity, via their effect …

generate substantial productivity improvements across EU member economies. Over a period of 10 years, the predicted increase in … labour productivity resulting from a bold reform package is around 10% for the average EU country, and new member States …

This paper relates diverging productivity performances across OECD countries over the past fifteen years to differences … of the key channels through which inappropriate service regulations affect productivity growth is by hindering the … that anti-competitive service regulations hamper productivity growth in ICT-using sectors, with a particularly pronounced …

in the informal sector, where workers are not covered by social security arrangements.<P> Productivity of the … would increase productivity and make growth more inclusive, while contributing to improved current account balance. In … particular, India should aim for more formal jobs, as these tend to be the most secure and of highest productivity.<P>Défis et …

Weak productivity in Egypt is rooted in deep-seated structural causes that impede market competition and prevent a more … technology and knowledge that would help lift productivity. The way state-owned companies are operating across a several sectors …

South Africa between skilled and unskilled workers. The role of public investment on total factor productivity and its …