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December 1984

Strong post-recession gain in productivity contributes to slow growth in labor costs

Lawrence J. Fulco

Hourly compensation growth was modest, with the advance in output per hour in line with other postwar recoveries; spanning 2 years, the productivity rise was the longest sustained increase since 1971-73.

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