What Fosters Firm-Level Labour Productivity in Eastern European and Central Asian Countries?

• Autorzy: Aleksandra Kordalska , Magdalena Olczyk
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study examines labour productivity performance and its determinants in Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) firms using micro-level data. We find significant differences in labour productivity among members of the European Union in Eastern Europe and other Eastern European and Central Asian countries. We also confirm the important impact of foreign ownership, exporter status, and highly skilled workers on productivity levels. However, we reveal a non-linear relationship between firm age and labour productivity. Additionally, significant differences in labour productivity determinants between services and manufacturing are found. The productivity of service firms, unlike manufacturing firms, is much more sensitive to changes in productivity factors. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Labour productivity; Labour efficiency; Productivity indicators; Comparative examination

PL

Produktywność pracy; Wydajność pracy; Wskaźniki produktywności; Badania porównawcze

• Czasopismo: Bank i Kredyt
• Rocznik: 2020
• Numer: nr 1
• Strony: 91--120

Twórcy

autor

Aleksandra Kordalska

• Gdańsk University of Technology

autor

Magdalena Olczyk

• Gdańsk University of Technology

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