When assessing future growth prospects, does the current structure of demand matter, i.e. it affect growth? This question is analysed in our paper by using global and EU panel data. The result quite striking: consumption-led either terms private or public total consumption slower than investment-led exports-led growth. same qualitative obtained irrespectively length past period (lag window), ye...

We apply a growth accounting approach to estimate the contribution potential output in Italy by firms with different characteristics. do so exploiting time series obtained aggregating individual firm data. Results show that during double-dip recession smaller provided strongest negative growth, while recovery was driven big ones. Young always give positive contribution. Growth within sectors is...