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The ups and downs of global productivity

The McKinsey Podcast

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Exploring Global Productivity Trends and Impact on Wages and Living Standards

The chapter delves into the measurement of productivity, its role in gauging an economy's efficiency, technological advancements, and its influence on wages and living standards. It highlights a historical surge in productivity levels but notes a recent global deceleration in productivity growth rates, especially in advanced economies.

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