This working paper offers a synthesis of the current knowledge on the determinants of productivity. It carefully …, industry-level innovation and dynamism) productivity drivers and demonstrates how the underlying spatial dynamics behind the … latter group makes all productivity determinants “spatial” in nature. The paper demonstrates that productivity is inherently …

other public policies can narrow regional gaps in income, well-being and access to services, productivity growth is key to …, this paper documents the performance of Swedish large regions (TL2) on the main productivity drivers identified by the … high regional productivity, namely rail and road connectivity, knowledge-intensive employment and research and education …

to achieving a truly single market limit productivity growth of regions, including the most advanced. Reducing regulatory … barriers and better innovation policies would boost productivity. Effective intergovernmental coordination bodies and a well …