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July 1993

Productivity in industry and government 1973-91

Alexander Kronemer

The focus in the past year on economic developments—particularly stagnating American living standards and the ability of U.S. industries to compete successfully in an increasingly global economy—has led to a great deal of discussion about productivity.

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