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II. Sample and Methodology The data in this study, monthly observations from January 1976 to September 1982, describe the operations of eleven paper mills. The initial hope was that with competing plants within a narrowly defined industry classifica tion, many specification issues on inputs, output and functional form would be minimized. Figure 1 presents some initial evidence that lead to a reevaluation of these expectations. The figure shows the distribution of monthly values of the labor productivity index, tons per hourly manhour, for each mill in a boxplot (see illustration). The average labor productivity for maximum the whole sample is 2h7. Four mills consist ently produce with higher rates of labor pro ductivity; the other seven with below average labor productivity. There is also considerable within-mill labor productivity variation. Even for the most compressed distribution (mill 6, o there is a h7.9% difference Boxplot Illustration between the maximum and minimum values of the distribution. For the least compressed distribution, (mill 10, o the maximum value of the labor productivity index is approximately three and one third times greater than the minimum value.
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- Publication date2024
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of productivity within a single industry, paper production, by analyzing data from eleven plants over seven years. The author challenges the assumption that companies within the same industry classification are comparable black boxes, demonstrating significant variations in productivity due to product differences, production processes, and input intensities. Through detailed field research at each plant, the author develops thorough specifications for input and output variables, which are critical for accurate production function estimation. The findings highlight the importance of considering plant-specific characteristics when assessing productivity, a lesson applicable to other industries. By rejecting the simplistic view of industry homogeneity, this book provides valuable insights for researchers and policymakers seeking to understand and improve productivity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333744083_0
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