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Regional differences in intersectoral linkages and diverse patterns of structural transformation

Paul, Saumik; Raju, Dhushyanth - 2022

Intersectoral linkages can act as shock propagation channels and shape the pattern of structural transformation. To our knowledge, no research has examined how subnational differences in intersectoral linkages impact such spillover effects. We hypothesize that regional differences in local...

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Nonlinear propagation of sectoral productivity shocks with variable elasticities of substitution

Paul, Saumik; Raju, Dhushyanth - 2023

This paper examines the nonlinear propagation of sectoral productivity shocks in a general equilibrium framework with intersectoral linkages characterized by allowing elasticities of substitution in sectoral outputs and sectoral productivities to vary across sector pairs. Evidence based on a...

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Openness and Human Capital as Sources of Productivity Growth : An Empirical Investigation from the MENA Countries

Haouas, Ilham; Yagoubi, Mahmoud - 2005

This paper investigates the impact of openness to trade and higher levels of human capital on the economies of some … MENA countries. To answer the question: whether either human capital or openness can be shown to cause productivity, we use … show a significant impact of openness on productivity growth. We find also an effect, significant at the ten per cent level …

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TFP estimation and productivity drivers in the European Union

Gehringer, Agnieszka; Martínez-Zarzoso, Inmaculada; … - 2014

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Port rail connectivity and agricultural production : evidence from a large sample of farmers in Ethiopia

Iimi, Atsushi; Adamtei, Haileysus; Markland, James; … - In: Journal of applied economics 22 (2019) 1, pp. 152-173

Agriculture important in Africa, employing a large share of the labor force and earning foreign exchange. Transport connectivity has long been a crucial constraint in the region. In theory, railways have the advantage of shipping bulky freight, such as fertilizer, at low costs. However, in many...

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Population aging, retirement, and aggregate productivity

Gründler, Klaus; Potrafke, Niklas - 2023

Most industrialized countries today are facing historical demographic changes, paring increasing retirement with a declining labor force. We study the consequences of an increasing pensioner-worker ratio in a macroeconomic framework, which suggests a negative effect on total factor productivity....

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Population Aging, Retirement, and Aggregate Productivity

Gründler, Klaus; Potrafke, Niklas - 2023

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Accumulation, Innovation and Catching-Up: An Extended Cumulative Growth Model

León-Ledesma, Miguel A. - 1999

This paper presents an extended model of cumulative growth in which the effects of innovation and catching-up are considered. The effect of innovation adds another source of cumulative growth to that of the traditional models and allows for the consideration of the importance of non-price...

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Accumulation, innovation and catching-up : an extended cumulative growth model

León-Ledesma, Miguel A. - 1999

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Macroeconomic Policy, Product Market Competition, and Growth : The Intangible Investment Channel

Ahn, JeaBin - 2020

While there is growing evidence of persistent or even permanent output losses from financial crises, the causes remain unclear. One candidate is intangible capital - a rising driver of economic growth that, being non-pledgeable as collateral, is vulnerable to financial frictions. By sheltering...

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