We study the relationship between ICT, total factor productivity and export at the firm level in Belgium, France and … the Netherlands. In particular, we look at whether ICT has both a direct effect on export and an indirect effect via … productivity improvements. We allow for endogeneity, unobserved heterogeneity, dynamic feedback, initial conditions and …

We study the importance of intangible capital (R&D, software, patents) for the measurement of productivity using firm … of input choice and unobserved productivity shocks. We find a positive output elasticity for research and development (R … output production function reduces productivity dispersion (measured by the 90-10 decile range) on average by 3%, in some …

We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya's manufacturing sector, using a … panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our analysis reveals that liberalizing trade generates high productivity improvements in … significantly increases firm-level productivity in the manufacturing sector by 5.7%. When we examine this effect on the firm's share …

We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya’s manufacturing sector, using a … panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our analysis reveals that liberalizing trade generates high productivity improvements in … significantly increases firm-level productivity in the manufacturing sector by 5.7%. When we examine this effect on the firm’s share …

We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya's manufacturing sector, using a … panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our analysis reveals that liberalizing trade generates high productivity improvements in … significantly increases firm-level productivity in the manufacturing sector by 5.7%. When we examine this effect on the firm's share …

present paper analyzes the impacts of total labor productivity and efficiency in Oman State. As Gulf States, they have … industries and trade, helped by long sea shores. Recent introduction of intermediate industries relative, labor productivity and …

spillovers on firm-level productivity are extensively studied in applied work, but not in the context of resource misallocation …

This paper explores how firms' skills and organizational change affect the returns from investments in ICT. Our work … complementarity among ICT, human capital and organizational change. We find a strong support to the hypotheses of skill …. Our findings suggest that the productivity gains from investments in the three innovative activities are related to firm …

In this paper we explore variables that may have an impact on multifactor productivity (MFP) in the long-run using the … industries. Variables investigated include ICT capital, outsourcing, competition, trade openness, public infrastructure, and R …&D. Results suggest that over the 1976 - 2003 period ICT capital services, outsourcing and trade all had a positive impact on the …

In this paper we explore variables that may have an impact on multifactor productivity (MFP) in the long-run using the … industries. Variables investigated include ICT capital, outsourcing, competition, trade openness, public infrastructure, and R …&D. Results suggest that over the 1976 - 2003 period ICT capital services, outsourcing and trade all had a positive impact on the …