Vortrag
Is Technical Progress Sectorally Concentrated? An Empirical Analysis for Western European Countries

Alexander Schiersch, Heike Belitz, Martin Gornig

8th Annual International Symposium on Economic Theory, Policy and Applications
Athen, Griechenland, 22.07.2013 - 25.07.2013

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Abstract:
Previous research shows that technical progress at the industry level, measured by sectoral TFP growth, is more localized in continental European countries than in Anglo-Saxon countries. We use EU KLEMS data sets to decompose sectoral TFP for nine European countries by means of a Malmquist approach, in order to separate technical change. Applying Harberger diagrams, we describe the sectoral patterns of technical progress. The analysis reveals that in most European countries technological progress is much more evenly distributed across sectors than TFP.

Abstract

Previous research shows that technical progress at the industry level, measured by sectoral TFP growth, is more localized in continental European countries than in Anglo-Saxon countries. We use EU KLEMS data sets to decompose sectoral TFP for nine European countries by means of a Malmquist approach, in order to separate technical change. Applying Harberger diagrams, we describe the sectoral patterns of technical progress. The analysis reveals that in most European countries technological progress is much more evenly distributed across sectors than TFP.

Alexander Schiersch

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Abteilung Unternehmen und Märkte

Heike Belitz

Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin in der Abteilung Unternehmen und Märkte

Martin Gornig

Forschungsdirektor für Industriepolitik in der Abteilung Unternehmen und Märkte

Themen: Forschung und Entwicklung

JEL-Classification: O14;O47;E23
Keywords: TFP, Generalized Malmquist Productivity Index, sectoral technical change
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