A new spatial decomposition of TFP growth into direct (own) and indirect (spillover) components is set out. We then apply the decomposition in the context of a spatial autoregressive production frontier analysis of 40 European countries over the period 1995-2008

Chinese urban commercial banks are currently the third largest type of commercial bank in China, and they have been rapidly developing in recent years. While they play a vital role in the financial system and economy, there is limited research on the productivity of these banks. This article...