This paper calculates Theil’s entropy index to measure the extent of productivity differences across 92 countries for … the period from 1970 to 2003. While there is evidence of increasing differences in productivity across these countries, we …. The results of our multivariate time series analysis also suggest that FDI increases productivity differences among low …

This paper examines the relationship between total factor productivity, trade openness, and foreign direct investment … productivity negatively impacts growth due to the improper allocation of resources across sectors. Our paper contributes policy …

factor productivity (TFP) growth. We find that a one standard deviation increase in capital account liberalization is … significantly associated with 0.16 to 0.17 standard deviations increase of the firms' total factor productivity growth rates. The … productivity-enhancing effects are stronger for sectors with higher external financial dependence and capital-skill complementarity …

: 1) globalization is a process of continuing integration of the countries of the world that is beneficial, inevitable and … irreversible. No any country can afford to remain isolated from the world economy. 2) some of small countries might have higher …

: 1) globalization is a process of continuing integration of the countries of the world that is beneficial, inevitable and … irreversible. No any country can afford to remain isolated from the world economy. 2) some of small countries might have higher …