. When productivity is measured by profits per hectare, we estimate a positive effect of farm size on productivity. Results …

This paper applies the Malmquist productivity index method to measure total factor productivity (TFP) growth in … Vietnamese agriculture using panel data from 60 provinces in Vietnam during 1985-2000 when Vietnam implemented widespread de … reform period 1990-1995, the growth rate of TFP fell, and Vietnam's agricultural growth was mainly caused by drastic …

sector, this paper examines productivity dynamics of formal and informal firms. We decompose productivity changes into …-formal transitions. Our results show that productivity is considerably lower and misallocation more prevalent in the informal than in the … formal sector. Yet, formalizing firms in Viet Nam make an important contribution to aggregate productivity growth among …

of firm productivity, focusing on the role played by international management standards certification. We develop and … technological capabilities, international standards are still conducive to higher productivity, through improved management … productivity premium. We further investigate the relationship between technological innovation and standard adoption. We find that …