We examine the contribution to labor productivity growth in manufacturing sector of investment different intangible asset categories—computerized information, innovative property, and economic competencies—for a set 18 European countries between 1995 2017, as well whether this varies groups countries. The motivation is go step further identify which single or combination assets are relevant. ma...

We study the origins of labor productivity growth and its differences across sectors. In our model, sectors employ workers different occupations various forms capital, none which are perfect substitutes, technology evolves at sector-factor cell level. Using model we infer technologies from US data over 1960-2017. find that sectoral in largely due to rate routine augmenting technologies. Neither...