On Concepts and Measures of Multifactor Productivity in Canada, 1961–1980

Thomas K Rymes author Alexandra Cas author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:9th Mar '06

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This book presents estimates of the sources of economic growth in Canada. The experimental measures account for the reproducibility of capital inputs in an input-output framework and show that advances in technology are more important for economic growth than previously estimated. Traditional measures of multifactor productivity advance are also presented.This book presents estimates of the sources of economic growth in Canada. The experimental measures account for the reproducibility of capital inputs in an input-output framework and show that advances in technology are more important for economic growth than previously estimated. Traditional measures of multifactor productivity advance are also presented. Extensive comparisons relate the two approaches to each change and labour productivity. The book will be of interest to macroeconomists studying economic growth, capital accumulation, technical advance, growth accounting, and input-output analysis.

ISBN: 9780521024341

Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 17mm

Weight: 407g

272 pages