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TopicsEconomic growth Productivity slowdown

Five of twenty examined factors likely contribute to the observed productivity slowdown.

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We investigate 20 potential factors that might explain the slowdown, finding evidence that 5 likely contribute

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Factor Analysis section introducing the study's investigation of causes behind the observed slowdown.

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