125: Beyond Numbers: The Rise in Productivity Shapes Our World

In today's episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane dives into the resurgence of labor productivity growth in the US, marking an end to years of standstill. This isn't just economic jargon; it's about how these changes affect our daily lives, enhancing our overall quality of life. There's a compelling narrative unfolding, reminiscent of the productivity leaps we saw in the 1990s. Let's explore what this means for us today and uncover the parallels and lessons from that transformative era.

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Links:

• High-tech productivity gains in 1990s : The Economics Daily : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• What Went Right in the 1990s? Sources of American and Prospects for World Economic Growth | Conference – 2000 | RBA
• Beyond Numbers: The Rise in Productivity Shapes Our World
• Productivity by industry between 1990 and 2000 : The Economics Daily : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• The Real Source of the Productivity Boom