This study aims to shed light on the effects of financial development and accumulation of capital on the productivity … over time leads to an increase in productivity of labor and also the accumulation of capital. Furthermore, financial … markets have a progressive impact on the productivity of labor within sub-Saharan African regions. We extend the very limited …

How do firm-specific actions-in particular, innovation-affect firm productivity? And what is the role of the financial … sector in facilitating higher productivity? Using a rich firm-level dataset, we find that innovation is crucial for firm … performance as it directly and measurably increases productivity. Moreover, its effects on productivity are mediated through the …

How do firm-specific actions-in particular, innovation-affect firm productivity? And what is the role of the financial … sector in facilitating higher productivity? Using a rich firm-level dataset, we find that innovation is crucial for firm … performance as it directly and measurably increases productivity. Moreover, its effects on productivity are mediated through the …