The authors provide an extensive review of the rapidly expanding research on productivity, both at the macro and micro levels. They focus primarily on papers written about Canada, but also draw on selected studies from other countries, especially the United States, where such work sheds...

The economic performance of the Nordic countries -- The Nordic welfare model -- How does the model work? -- Labor markets, the flexicurity model -- Ageing populations -- Globalization and migration -- The wealth dilemma.

"Even after achieving the status of a developed economy, many economies face other challenges which may include economic stagnation and income inequality. The book looks at how a mature economy can continue to weather challenges and how the growth of living standards will depend on productivity...