Productivity Issues in Canada: A Review Article

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Abstract

This review article examines the volume Productivity Issues in Canada, edited by Someshwar Rao and Andrew Sharpe (Industry Canada Research Series). The reviewer praises the volume’s 25 papers — 10 of which survey international literature — as an essential reference for productivity scholars. Key conclusions highlighted include: accurate measurement is critical; Canada lost significant ground to the United States in the 1990s; Canada needs to close its innovation gap; ICT-producing industries contributed to productivity growth but there is no clear evidence of a pick-up in ICT-using industries; and governments play an important role in fostering productivity growth.

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