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Competition and productivity: a review of evidence


Abstract: Does competition spur productivity? And if so, how does it do so? These have long been regarded as central questions in economics. This essay reviews the literature that makes progress toward answering both questions.

Keywords: Productivity; Competition; Monopolies;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Part of Series: Staff Report

Publication Date: 2010

Number: 439