and the Generalized Method of Moments estimators to test, respectively, for Total Factor Productivity determinants and … labor productivity convergence driving forces (i.e.capital accumulation and technological catch-up) in different … cross-country heterogeneity of labor productivity convergence tendencies. My results show that technology growth rate is …

This study examines the impact of imported intermediates on plant productivity and the role of plant capability in …. This study finds that import intensity does not significantly affect productivity. However, the impact of import intensity … on productivity is positive and significant for exporters and for plants with higher capital intensity. Meanwhile, older …