This paper examines whether labor productivity converged across Peru’s regions (“departments”) during 2002-12. Given the large differences in labor productivity across the regions of Peru, such convergence has the potential to raise aggregate productivity and incomes, and also reduce regional inequalities. The paper finds that labor productivity in the secondary sector (especially manufacturing) and the mining sector has converged across Peruvian...
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2015/11/17
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政策研究报告
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WPS7499
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2015/11/17
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Disclosed
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Regional productivity convergence in Peru
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trade and competitiveness