We present total factor productivity growth (TFPG) calculations for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, using a consistent methodology and data sets. We reassess the productivity growth experience of Korea and Taiwan, as compared to Japan and to previous work on Latin American countries. We conclude...

We explain total factor productivity growth (TFPG) residuals for Japan, South Korea and Taiwan by expenditure on basic applied and experimental research in each of the three countries. We find that, overall, there is evidence that R & D expenditures in these countries had a positive impact on...