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We analyse the development of labour productivity and hours worked by the working-aged population in the EU25 countries and other OECD countries in 1960-2004. We emphasise the possible effects of taxes, benefits and other labour-market variables. First, we describe the trends in productivity and hours worked especially in the EU15 countries relative to the United

Is the process of workforce aging a burden or a blessing for the firm? Our paper seeks to answer this question by providing evidence on the age-productivity and age-earnings profiles for a sample of plants in three manufacturing industries (“forest”, “industrial machinery” and “electronics”) in Finland. Our main result is that exposure to rapid technological

Publication year: 2004 Pages: 17 Price: 10€ Language: English Discussion Papers no. 935

Publication year: 2004 Pages: 38 Price: 10€ Language: English Discussion Papers no. 904

This book presents the Northwest Russian metal industries and the most important companies, and examines their competitiveness and future prospects. Metal industry plays an important role in Northwest Russia. Its share in the industrial output is over 20%. The transition from the socialistic economy to the market economy, and privatization have reshaped the industries. In

This study examines the Northwest Russian forest industry, traditionally the region’s most important industry, its competitiveness and future prospects. The transition to the market economy and privatization have left their mark on the industry. Demand and markets have changed, requiring new strategies, operation models and industrial policy. The book analyzes competitiveness employing the so-called cluster