determinants of total factor productivity (TFP) and productivity growth. We utilise the theoretical insights from the Solow (1956 …, democracy and financial reforms improves TFP and productivity growth in South Africa. Importantly, the key determinants appear …

productivity growth across 23 EU countries and 94 manufacturing sectors in 1995-2005. The highest MIIT index values are found in … been associated with slower productivity growth. The results indicate that a trade-flow expansion characterised by intra …-industry trade (high MIIT) is associated with faster productivity growth also after we control for the size in trade flow changes …