Using the Malmquist productivity index and panel data methods, we study the role of total human capital and its … composition in the technological "catch-up" process and productivity growth via the channels of innovation and adoption of … productivity growth. Primary and secondary school attainment (unskilled labour) contribute significantly to the adoption of …

using nonparametric productivity measurement methods and directional distance functions. In contrast to the existing …

This paper examines dynamic as well as static effects of imported intermediary inputs and inhouse R&D on productivity … productivity of firms, but the overall findings are rather mixed. Specifically, the results from the production function framework … firms across the industries. However, labor productivity is found to be insulated from these activities. …

We study the relation between workers’ age and their productivity in work teams, based on a new and unique data set … potential endogeneity of the age-composition in work teams. Our results suggest that productivity does not decline at least up …

This paper analyzes the effect of agglomeration economies on firms' total factor productivity. We propose the use of a … firms' own efforts to foster productivity through creating and absorbing knowledge. Finally, radii as well as administrative …

of sites suitable for RE. We find that the optimal RE subsidy is differentiated according to productivity and derive a …