Sources of Knowledge and Productivity How Robust is the Relationship?

We estimate domestic productivity relationships for a sample of 16 OECD countries through probably the most general specification yet. We identify ten key determinants of productivity - all derived from different theoretical models. Our specification may address the potential problem of omitted vari...

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Main Author: Khan, Mosahid (-)
Other Authors: Luintel, Kul B.
Format: eBook Section
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD Publishing 2006.
Series:OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers, no.2006/06.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009705722306719
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Summary:We estimate domestic productivity relationships for a sample of 16 OECD countries through probably the most general specification yet. We identify ten key determinants of productivity - all derived from different theoretical models. Our specification may address the potential problem of omitted variables. The issues of cross-country heterogeneity and endogeneity are addressed. The sources of knowledge appear robust in driving productivity; however, other determinants postulated by different theoretical models are also significant. The productivity relationships are heterogeneous across OECD countries implying that country-specific factors may play an important role in domestic productivity policy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (33 p. )