positions in global value chains. In this paper we analyse the relative contribution of R&D to the efficiency (productivity) on …While research and development expenditures are considered a key to productivity growth and development, the question … function approach. The results indicate that R&D capital productivity enhancing effect increases with the level of technology …

productivity growth (TFPG), technical change, and efficiency change for a panel of firms during the period 1991 to 2001 in 26 … the period. The most significant factor affecting efficiency change, technical change and productivity growth is RD …This paper uses the data envelopment analysis (DEA) based Malmquist productivity index to estimate total factor …

A method for analyzing productivity convergence based on frontier production functions is proposed. It is examined … method is applied to 1-digit industries of 14 OECD countries from 1970 - 90. Results suggests that comovements in efficiency …