P. C. van den Noort

IN THIS NUMBER The abiüty to maintain growth in the developed countries depends largely upon scientific research; it is, therefore, understandable that problems concerning programmes of scientific research warrant a high priority in policy making. Continued expansion of trade is another essential...

The articles contained in this issue are exclusively concerned with macroeconomic productivity measurement. This technique is characterised by the use of data collected and published by international organisations, Central Bureaux of Statistics, trade associations or productivity research...