Productivity looms large in public policy discussions yet many find
themselves hard-pressed to explain exactly what the term means.
Even within economics, its nature and significance is contested and
the focus of complex debate. Michael Haynes cuts through the jargon
and political sloganeering to provide a detailed examination of the
concept, how it is used and why it is held by economists to be so
important in evaluating the health of economies. The book explores
why productivity grows or fails to grow in certain contexts, in
particular how real world variables can interact with measurements
of efficiency and output. The difficulties of measuring its scope
are examined alongside the larger question of whether growth in
productivity is sustainable, both at the level of national
economies and globally. Whether productivity remains the motor of
economic growth that it once was and continues to be the most
appropriate economic indicator for modern economies is shown to be
a key consideration. For anyone searching for a clear, engaging and
level-headed guide to one of the most important metrics for
understanding economic growth, this book will be warmly welcomed.
General
Imprint: |
Agenda Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Economy Key Ideas |
Release date: |
March 2020 |
Authors: |
Michael Haynes
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Dimensions: |
210 x 148 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78821-147-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
General
|
LSN: |
1-78821-147-2 |
Barcode: |
9781788211475 |
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