We characterize the dispersion of firm-level productivity and demand shocks over the business cycle using Swedish … than productivity dispersion in recessions. Productivity shocks pass through incompletely to prices and have limited effect … and see" channel. Productivity dispersion does not generate "wait and see" effects, but affects output negatively by …

productivity shocks. However, the dispersion of firms’ productivity shocks has decreased too. To enhance our understanding of these …

productivity shocks. However, the dispersion of firms’ productivity shocks has decreased too. To enhance our understanding of these …

We study the productivity effect of the German national minimum wage combining administrative firm datasets. We analyze … reallocation, and short- versus long-run effects. We document higher firm productivity even net of output price increases …. Productivity gains are persistent in manufacturing and service sectors. The minimum wage also increased manufacturing productivity …

direct and indirect determinants of labour productivity. Main finding that have emerged from the study is that cost for … employees is the main determinant of labour productivity. In addition, the casual relationship between ICT and its … complementarities and productivity, has been established indirectly. Mainly, by the enterprise workers ICT use. The results of the …