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Problems with (dis)aggregating productivity, and another productivity paradox

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  • Kevin Fox, 2012. "Problems with (dis)aggregating productivity, and another productivity paradox," Journal of Productivity Analysis, Springer, vol. 37(3), pages 249-259, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jproda:v:37:y:2012:i:3:p:249-259
    DOI: 10.1007/s11123-011-0250-2
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    Keywords

    Productivity measurement; Industry dynamics; Index numbers; C43; D24; E23;
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    JEL classification:

    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • D24 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Production; Cost; Capital; Capital, Total Factor, and Multifactor Productivity; Capacity
    • E23 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Production

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