productivity in a sample of hotels in Spain. Design/methodology/approach – In line with Mairesse and Kremp (1993), the theoretical … results show that labour productivity increases only when certifications and quality standards specific to the hospitality … category, belonging to a chain, and outsourcing services have a positive impact on labour productivity. In contrast, the …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the growth dynamics in a model where labor productivity is shaped by … for growth, productivity, innovation and obsolescence of skills. Findings – In a setting in which output grows through the … productivity as a growth determinant. It seeks a deeper understanding on the relationship between human capabilities and the …

This study presents a model capturing sources of Iranian aggregate labour productivity using annual time series data … from 1960 to 2002. Labour productivity in this model is determined by real net capital stock, information technology and … and trade openness, which generates technology spillovers, can improve labour productivity. A substantial rise in …

productivity and lower wages. A survey of 120 employers in an upstate New York county provides data on benefits packages and … care also appear to offset part of the cost of these benefits by paying lower entry‐level wages than do their competitors.  …

/value – These findings contribute to the growing literature on how the workforce age structure affects productivity and wages.  … productivity at the firm level. Design/methodology/approach – Panel data techniques are applied to Belgian data on private sector … prime age and young workers. In contrast, the productivity of middle‐aged workers is not found to be significantly different …

in productivity and 0.04 per cent in wages, or an increase of 0.16 and 0.08 per cent, respectively, if one uses firm …Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which the productivity gains associated with … are estimated in conjunction with wage and productivity equations. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use a unique …

, wages (i.e. labour cost), and productivity-wage gaps (i.e. profits). Design/methodology/approach – The authors apply dynamic … – Results indicate that FTCs exert stronger positive effects on productivity than on wages and (accordingly) that the use of …Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to estimate the impact of fixed-term contracts (FTCs) on labour productivity …

the North American Free Trade Agreement: the responsiveness of Mexican wages to US wage shocks, the speed at which … relative wages return to a long-run differential, and changes in the rate of convergence of absolute wages. Tests for increased … integration but that the increase in border enforcement depressed Mexican wages, masking the positive benefits. …