The paper surveys the literature on the effects of finance on productivity growth. In both the theoretical and … growth. Clearer positive effects emerge when considering growth channels related to productivity dynamics, with the estimated …

-wealth ratio, and welfare should be higher in an open economy due to a higher productivity and/or less volatility through risk … ; productivity ; volatility ; consumption-wealth ratio ; growth ; welfare ; size of government …

Most economists measure labor productivity based on activities conducted at places of work and do not consider leisure … production process: leisure can improve individuals’ labor productivity by affecting their self-development. Using empirical data … from 21 OECD countries, this study finds that leisure time has a dual effect on labor productivity in terms of per capita …

transition. 3) Provide early market support to promote challenge-based energy innovation. …

This paper focuses on the relationship between technological innovation and international trade. In particular, the … effect of technological achievement on exports is studied. In order to measure technological innovation, the technological … classified into four groups according to their level of technological innovation: Leaders, Potential Leaders, Dynamic Adopters …

sector investment in R&D and stronger public-private sector linkages than in the EU. Hence, to reduce the "innovation gap … in the European innovation system will also be needed, with focus on areas like private sector R&D and public …