Productivity data on the business sector, which covers around 75% of the economy, provide important information on the … evolution of living standards. The data on multifactor productivity (MFP) growth and labor productivity growth produced by the … labour productivity data produce a reverse picture. This is the Canada-US Productivity Paradox. In this study, we investigate …

quantities, variety and productivity. Under constant elasticity demand, each firm prices above its average cost, yet we show … market allocations are efficient. When demand elasticities vary, market allocations are not efficient and reflect the … as a remedy to imperfect competition. Both market distortions and the impact of integration depend on two demand side …

quantities, variety and productivity. Under constant elasticity of demand, each firm prices above its average cost, yet we show … market allocations are efficient. When demand elasticities vary, market allocations are not efficient and reflect the … as a remedy to imperfect competition. Both market distortions and the impact of integration depend on two demand side …

, and it is not related to improvements in firm productivity. The connection premium is positive for upstream producers for … of corruption. These findings suggest that the gains in market power derive from public demand shifts towards politically …

Productivity data on the business sector, which covers around 75% of the economy, provide important information on the … evolution of living standards. The data on multifactor productivity (MFP) growth and labor productivity growth produced by the … labour productivity data produce a reverse picture. This is the Canada-US Productivity Paradox. In this study, we investigate …