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Workplace:	Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, (more information at EDIRC) Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC), Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde (Faculty of Economics and Business), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (Royal University of Groningen), (more information at EDIRC) The Conference Board, (more information at EDIRC)

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Working Papers

2020

1. How to not miss a productivity revival once again?
   National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) Discussion Papers, National Institute of Economic and Social Research View citations (3)
2. Schwindender Optimismus bei deutschen Verbrauchern
   IW-Kurzberichte, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / German Economic Institute
3. Verbrauchervertrauen im Keller
   IW-Kurzberichte, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / German Economic Institute

2019

4. Arbeitsmarktsorgen bremsen deutsches Konsumklima
   IW-Kurzberichte, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / German Economic Institute
5. Konsumenten sind zuversichtlich
   IW-Kurzberichte, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / German Economic Institute
6. Productivity & Innovation Competencies in the Midst of the Digital Transformation Age: A EU-US Comparison
   European Economy - Discussion Papers, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), European Commission View citations (8)

2015

7. From Mind the Gap to Closing the Gap. Avenues to Reverse Stagnation in Europe through Investment and Productivity Growth
   European Economy - Discussion Papers, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), European Commission View citations (1)

2014

8. Total factor productivity: Lessons from the past and directions for the future
   Working Paper Research, National Bank of Belgium View citations (15)

2013

9. Recent Changes in Europe’s Competitive Landscape and Medium-Term Perspectives: How the Sources of Demand and Supply Are Shaping Up
   Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (12)
10. Recent Changes in Europe’s Competitive Landscape. How the Sources of Demand and Supply Are Shaping Up
    European Economy - Economic Papers 2008 - 2015, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), European Commission View citations (8)

2012

11. Projecting Global Growth
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (3)

2011

12. Projecting Economic Growth with Growth Accounting Techniques: The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook 2012 Sources and Methods
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program

2010

13. The Cost Competitiveness of Manufacturing in China and India: An Industry and Regional Perspective
    Working Papers, eSocialSciences
    Also in Macroeconomics Working Papers, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (2008) View citations (2)

2009

14. Measuring intangible capital and its contribution to economic growth in Europe
    EIB Papers, European Investment Bank, Economics Department View citations (105)
15. the Cost Competitiveness of the Manufacturing Sector in China and India: An Industry and Regional Perspective
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (5)

2008

16. MEASURING CHANGES IN COMPETITIVENESS IN CHINESE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES ACROSS REGIONS IN 1995-2004:AN UNIT LABOR COST APPROACH
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program

2007

17. Innovation, Intangibles and Economic Growth: Towards A Comprehensive Accounting of the Knowledge Economy
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (7)
18. International Comparisons of R&D Expenditure: Does an R&D PPP Make a Difference?
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (21)
    Also in Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program (2006) View citations (3)
    See also Chapter International Comparisons of R&D Expenditure: Does an R&D PPP Make a Difference?, NBER Chapters, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2007) View citations (15) (2007)
19. PPPs for Industry Output: A New Dataset for International Comparisons
    GGDC Research Memorandum, Groningen Growth and Development Centre, University of Groningen View citations (28)

2006

20. Appendices to Internationally Comparable Science, Technology and Competitiveness Indicators
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (1)
21. Catching up or getting stuck? Europe's troubles to exploit ICT's productivity potential
    GGDC Research Memorandum, Groningen Growth and Development Centre, University of Groningen View citations (2)
22. Europe's Productivity Gap: Catching Up or Getting Stuck?
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program
23. Mind the gap! International Comparisons of Productivity in Services and Goods Production
    GGDC Research Memorandum, Groningen Growth and Development Centre, University of Groningen View citations (10)
    Also in Hi-Stat Discussion Paper Series, Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University (2006) View citations (21)
    See also Journal Article Mind the Gap! International Comparisons of Productivity in Services and Goods Production, German Economic Review, Verein für Socialpolitik (2007) View citations (35) (2007)

2005

24. ICT and Productivity Growth in Transition Economies: Two-Phase Convergence and Structural Reforms
    MPRA Paper, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (8)
25. Technology Regimes and Productivity Growth in Europe and the United States: A Comparative and Historical Perspective
    Institute of European Studies, Working Paper Series, Institute of European Studies, UC Berkeley

2004

26. The Structure of Business R&D: Recent Trends and Measurement Implications
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (8)

2003

27. ICT and Productivity in Europe and the United States: Where Do the Differences Come From?
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (88)
    See also Journal Article ICT and Productivity in Europe and the United States Where Do the Differences Come From?, CESifo Economic Studies, CESifo Group (2003) View citations (92) (2003)
28. The Employment Effects of the 'New Economy' A Comparison of the European Union and the United States
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article The Employment Effects of the `New Economy'. A Comparison of the European Union and the United States, National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research (2003) View citations (3) (2003)

2002

29. 'Changing Gear' - Productivity, ICT and Services Industries: Europe and the United States
    Economics Program Working Papers, The Conference Board, Economics Program View citations (58)

2001

30. The Renewal of the Old Economy: An International Comparative Perspective
    OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers, OECD Publishing View citations (42)

1999

31. Economic Growth and Labour Productivity in Europe: Half a Century of East-West Comparisons
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (3)
32. Innovation in Service. Overview of Data Sources and Analytical Structures
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (2)
33. Three Phases of Dutch Economic Growth and Technological Change, 1815-1997
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (1)

1997

34. The Delta Model Revisited: Recent Trends in the Structural Performance of the Dutch Economy
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article The Delta-Model Revisited: Recent trends in the structural performance of the Dutch economy, International Review of Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals (2000) View citations (4) (2000)

1996

35. Issues in Measurement and International Comparison of Productivity - An Overview
    GGDC Research Memorandum, Groningen Growth and Development Centre, University of Groningen View citations (24)
36. Size Distribution of Output and Employment: A Data Set for Manufacturing Industries in Five OECD Countries, 1960s-1990
    OECD Economics Department Working Papers, OECD Publishing View citations (22)

1994

37. Characteristics of Economic Growth in the Netherlands During the Post-war Period
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (2)
38. Comparative Productivity in East and West German Manufacturing Before Reunification
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (7)
    Also in Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- (1993) View citations (2)
39. Micro Foundations for International Productivity Comparisons
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (13)
40. Productvity in French Manufacturing: An International Comparative Perspective
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research- View citations (9)

1991

41. Productivity Leadership in Manufacturing, German, Japan and the United States, 1973-1989
    Working Papers, Groningen State, Institute of Economic Research-

1988

42. Comparisons of real output in manufacturing
    Policy Research Working Paper Series, The World Bank View citations (24)

Journal Articles

2020

1. A Concerted Effort to Tackle the UK Productivity Puzzle
   International Productivity Monitor, 2020, 39, 3-15 View citations (10)

2019

2. Konsumentenvertrauen in Deutschland: Methode und Ergebnisse des TCB-IW-Verbrauchervertrauens
   (Consumer confidence in Germany: Methodology and results of TCB-IW Consumer Confidence Index)
   IW-Trends – Vierteljahresschrift zur empirischen Wirtschaftsforschung, 2019, 46, (2), 43-61

2018

3. Is Europe’s Productivity Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
   Intereconomics: Review of European Economic Policy, 2018, 53, (2), 53-58 View citations (7)

2017

4. Recent Trends in Europe's Output and Productivity Growth Performance at the Sector Level, 2002-2015
   International Productivity Monitor, 2017, 33, 8-23 View citations (21)

2016

5. The Productivity Paradox of the New Digital Economy
   International Productivity Monitor, 2016, 31, 3-18 View citations (64)

2015

6. Productivity and Digitilization in Europe: Paving the Road to Faster Growth
   Communications & Strategies, 2015, 1, (100), 107-124 View citations (9)

2014

7. Priorities and Directions for Future Productivity Research: The Need for Historical Perspective
   International Productivity Monitor, 2014, 27, 17-19 View citations (3)

2013

8. European Productivity Growth Since 2000 and Future Prospects
   International Productivity Monitor, 2013, 25, 65-83 View citations (4)

2011

9. Productivity and Economic Growth in Europe: A Comparative Industry Perspective
   International Productivity Monitor, 2011, 21, 3-23 View citations (60)

2010

10. ANGUS MADDISON (1926–2010)
    Review of Income and Wealth, 2010, 56, (3), 640-646
11. Recent Productivity Developments in the World Economy: An Overview from The Conference Board Total Economy Database
    International Productivity Monitor, 2010, 19, 3-19 View citations (12)

2009

12. MORE COSTLY OR MORE PRODUCTIVE? MEASURING CHANGES IN COMPETITIVENESS IN MANUFACTURING ACROSS REGIONS IN CHINA
    Review of Income and Wealth, 2009, 55, (s1), 514-537 View citations (7)

2008

13. Data for Productivity Measurement in Market Services: An International Comparison
    International Productivity Monitor, 2008, 16, 72-81 View citations (4)
14. Market services productivity across Europe and the US
    (Distance to Frontier, Selection, and Economic Growth)
    Economic Policy, 2008, 23, (53), 140-194 View citations (112)

2007

15. EU KLEMS Growth and Productivity Accounts: An Overview
    International Productivity Monitor, 2007, 14, 71-85 View citations (185)
16. ICT, BUSINESS SERVICES AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH
    Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 2007, 16, (6), 433-449 View citations (11)
17. Mind the Gap! International Comparisons of Productivity in Services and Goods Production
    German Economic Review, 2007, 8, (2), 281-307 View citations (35)
    See also Working Paper Mind the gap! International Comparisons of Productivity in Services and Goods Production, GGDC Research Memorandum (2006) View citations (10) (2006)

2006

18. IN MEMORIAM: ROBERT H. McGUCKIN III (1942–2006)
    Review of Income and Wealth, 2006, 52, (3), 489-490

2005

19. Does information and communication technology drive EU-US productivity growth differentials?
    Oxford Economic Papers, 2005, 57, (4), 693-716 View citations (107)
20. Has the Japanese Economy Turned the Corner?: An International Comparative Perspective on Japan's Productivity Revival
    Japanese Economy, 2005, 33, (3), 10-26
21. In Search of the Silver Bullet for Productivity Growth: A Review Article of The Power of Productivity and Transforming the European Economy
    International Productivity Monitor, 2005, 10, 79-86 View citations (1)

2004

22. Productivity, innovation and ICT in Old and New Europe
    International Economics and Economic Policy, 2004, 1, (2), 215-246 View citations (60)

2003

23. ICT and Productivity in Europe and the United States Where Do the Differences Come From?
    CESifo Economic Studies, 2003, 49, (3), 295-318 View citations (92)
    See also Working Paper ICT and Productivity in Europe and the United States: Where Do the Differences Come From?, Economics Program Working Papers (2003) View citations (88) (2003)
24. Production and Use of ICT: A Sectoral Perspective on Productivity Growth in the OECD Area
    OECD Economic Studies, 2003, 2002, (2), 47-78 View citations (25)
25. Production et utilisation des TIC: Perspectives sectorielles sur la croissance de la productivité dans la zone OCDE
    Revue économique de l'OCDE, 2003, 2002, (2), 49-82
26. The Contribution of ICT-Producing and ICT-Using Industries to Productivity Growth: A Comparison of Canada, Europe and the United States
    International Productivity Monitor, 2003, 6, 56-63 View citations (22)
27. The Employment Effects of the `New Economy'. A Comparison of the European Union and the United States
    National Institute Economic Review, 2003, 184, (1), 86-98 View citations (3)
    See also Working Paper The Employment Effects of the 'New Economy' A Comparison of the European Union and the United States, Economics Program Working Papers (2003) View citations (5) (2003)

2002

28. MEASURING THE NEW ECONOMY: AN INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
    Review of Income and Wealth, 2002, 48, (1), 1-14 View citations (22)
    Also in Review of Income and Wealth, 2002, 48, (1), 1-14 (2002) View citations (22)

2001

29. The Dynamics of Growth, Stagnation and Recovery in Germany and the Netherlands since 1960
    Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftsgeschichte / Economic History Yearbook, 2001, 42, (1), 95-106
30. The ICOP Manufacturing Database: International Comparisons of Productivity Levels
    International Productivity Monitor, 2001, 3, 44-51 View citations (4)

2000

31. The Delta-Model Revisited: Recent trends in the structural performance of the Dutch economy
    International Review of Applied Economics, 2000, 14, (3), 307-321 View citations (4)
    See also Working Paper The Delta Model Revisited: Recent Trends in the Structural Performance of the Dutch Economy, Working Papers (1997) View citations (1) (1997)

1999

32. Productivity in services: an international comparative perspective
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1999, 32, (2), 471-499 View citations (39)

1998

33. Productivity
    Journal of the Japanese and International Economies, 1998, 12, (2), 171-174 View citations (64)

1994

34. Competitiveness in manufacturing: a comparison of Germany, Japan and the United States
    Banca Nazionale del Lavoro Quarterly Review, 1994, 47, (189), 167-186 View citations (1)
    Also in BNL Quarterly Review, 1994, 47, (189), 167-186 (1994) View citations (3)
35. Productivity, Product Quality and Workforce Skills: Food Processing in Four European Countries
    National Institute Economic Review, 1994, 147, (1), 62-83 View citations (16)

1993

36. Productivity Levels in Germany, Japan, and the United States: DiJferences and Causes
    Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, 1993, 24, (2 Microeconomics), 1-69 View citations (10)

1992

37. Comparative in British and American Manufacturing
    National Institute Economic Review, 1992, 142, (1), 63-74 View citations (9)
38. Vocational Education and Productivity in the Netherlands and Britain
    National Institute Economic Review, 1992, 140, (1), 45-63 View citations (7)

1990

39. Comparative Levels of Labour Productivity in Dutch and British Manufacturing
    National Institute Economic Review, 1990, 131, (1), 71-85 View citations (3)
40. Comparative Levels of Manufacturing Productivity in Postwar Europe: Measurement and Comparisons
    Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, 1990, 52, (4), 343-74 View citations (12)
41. Manufacturing Productivity Levels in France and the United Kingdom
    National Institute Economic Review, 1990, 133, (1), 62-77 View citations (1)

1989

42. INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON OF PURCHASING POWER, REAL OUTPUT AND LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF BRAZILIAN, MEXICAN AND U.S. MANUFACTURING, 1975
    Review of Income and Wealth, 1989, 35, (1), 31-55 View citations (8)

Edited books

2013

1. World Economic Performance
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (6)

1997

2. Economic Growth in the Long Run, vol Three volume set
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing View citations (5)

Chapters

2016

1. The Internet and productivity
   Chapter 6 in Handbook on the Economics of the Internet, 2016, pp 120-145 View citations (1)

2013

2. Introduction
   Chapter 1 in World Economic Performance, 2013, pp 1-6

2012

3. Europe’s Productivity Performance in Comparative Perspective: Trends, Causes and Recent Developments
   Chapter 3 in Industrial Productivity in Europe, 2012

2010

4. ICT and Productivity Growth in Europe: An Update and Comparison with the US
   Chapter 3 in Innovation and Economic Development, 2010 View citations (1)

2007

5. International Comparisons of R&D Expenditure: Does an R&D PPP Make a Difference?
   A chapter in Hard-to-Measure Goods and Services: Essays in Honor of Zvi Griliches, 2007, pp 291-322 View citations (15)
   See also Working Paper International Comparisons of R&D Expenditure: Does an R&D PPP Make a Difference?, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2007) View citations (21) (2007)

2006

6. Does the European Union Need to Revive Productivity Growth?
   Chapter 5 in Competitiveness and Growth in Europe, 2006 View citations (2)

2002

7. Understanding Productivity and Income Differentials Among OECD Countries: A Survey
   A chapter in The Review of Economic Performance and Social Progress 2002: Towards a Social Understanding of Productivity, 2002, vol. 2 View citations (13)

1999

8. Prices, Quantities, and Productivity in Industry: A Study of Transition Economies in a Comparative Perspective
   A chapter in International and Interarea Comparisons of Income, Output, and Prices, 1999, pp 327-367 View citations (6)