Revisiting the Determinants of Productivity Growth - What’s new?

Download or read book Revisiting the Determinants of Productivity Growth - What’s new? written by Mr.Boileau Loko and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper studies the main determinants of total factor productivity (TFP) growth using principal component analysis and a dynamic panel data model and, through a case study, explores key areas where accelerated reforms in the Maghreb countries would boost TFP gains. The results reveal that reforms targeted at attracting foreign direct investment and rationalizing government size, shifting resources from low-productivity sectors to higher ones, and encouraging women to enter the work force, could accelerate TFP gains. Equally important are reforms aimed at strengthening human capital, increasing the volume of trade, and improving the business environment.