Belitz, Heike; Mölders, Florian - In: DIW Wochenbericht 80 (2013) 35, pp. 12-18
Technological progress is a major prerequisite for economic growth and increases in per-capita incomes. The importance …, imports of high-technology goods, requiring a high level of knowledge, contribute to increased productivity levels. The … productivity increases to the same degree as imports of high-technology goods. Therefore, the removal of barriers to trade and to …