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This paper investigates whether there is convergence in Total Factor Productivity towards the technological frontier at the establishment level. We find convergence to the frontier is statistically and quatatively important, suggesting the existence of technology spillovers. Foreign multinationals make up a significant proportion of establishments at the technological frontier, and therefore make a contribution to productivity growth through technology transfer. We also find evidence that increased foreign presence within an industry raises the speed of convergence to the technological frontier.
Authors
CPP Co-Director, IFS Research Director
Rachel is Research Director and Professor at the University of Manchester. She was made a Dame for services to economic policy and education in 2021.
Stephen Redding
Helen Simpson
Working Paper details
- DOI
- 10.1920/wp.ifs.2002.0222
- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
R, Griffith and S, Redding and H, Simpson. (2002). Productivity convergence and foreign ownership at the establishment level. London: IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/productivity-convergence-and-foreign-ownership-establishment-level (accessed: 20 May 2024).
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