Labour productivity growth trends in OECD countries: selection of subperiods

Abstract

Extends the approach of an earlier article which studies the underlying trend rate of growth of labour productivity in the post‐war UK economy. Analyses productivity growth trends in the member countries of the OECD. Also explores some implications for the productivity slow‐down debate. Begins by providing a brief summary of the estimation method used, then reports and discusses the empirical findings. Goes on to develop the analysis further in the context of a number of member countries.

Citation

Sapsford, D. and Varoufakis, Y. (1995), "Labour productivity growth trends in OECD countries: selection of subperiods", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 16 No. 1, pp. 46-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437729510082786