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August 1989

Productivity in the retail auto and home supply store industry

Patricia S. Wilder

Productivity grew at an above-average annual rate during the 1972-87 period, reflecting strong demand and improvements in store operations. This article examines productivity growth in the retail auto and home supply store industry.

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