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March 1986

Productivity and labor costs trends in manufacturing, 12 countries

Edwin Dean, Harry Boissevain, James Thomas

Output and output per hour in manufacturing rose in the United States and 11 other countries in 1984; U.S. unit labor costs increased 7 percent, relative to the costs of foreign competitors, after adjustment for the dollar's appreciation.

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