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Using data on wages and rents in different U.S. cities, the authors assess the amenity effects on production and consumption of cultural diversity as
measured by diversity of countries of birth of city residents. Results indicate that U.S.-born citizens living in metropolitan areas where the share of
foreign-born increased between 1970 and 1990 have experienced a significant average increase in their wage and in the rental price of their housing.

Based on the unpublished plant-level data underlying the Annual Report on Mining and Manufacturing Survey of Korea (1990-98), the study explores links between exporting and productivity. Main findings suggest that productivity gains associated with exporting tends to have strong industry-wide spillovers.

The authors examine two different theoretical treatments of technology diffusion in an economy. Although the evidence is weak, findings support the non-traditional view’s prediction that ICT-skilled labour will increase with the diffusion of ICT technology in New Zealand.

Results from the multiple models examined in the paper indicate that inflows of foreign investment and trade have been instrumental in reducing inefficiencies across OECD countries, whereas outflows of foreign investment exacerbate inefficiencies.

This section contains data tables for 6 countries
that are not OECD Members, namely Brazil, China,
India, Indonesia, Russian Federation and
South Africa. The aim is to include the same core set of indicators for each non-member country. However, not all these indicators are available for all countries.

The report draws rankings from the results of the Executive Opinion Survey, a comprehensive survey conducted by World Economic Forum that polled more than 8,700 business leaders in 104 economies worldwide. Finland remains the most competitive economy in the world, while the U.S. ranks second, followed by Sweden, Taiwan, Denmark and Norway.

The article examines local economic development goals and policies in Canada and the United States during a seven year period. The analysis is based on surveys of cities with a population greater than 10,000 in the two countries conducted in 1994 and 2001, allowing for an assessment of the extent of change versus stability in overall approach
toward economic development.

The article examines local economic development goals and policies in Canada and the United States during a seven year period. The analysis is based on surveys of cities with a population greater than 10,000 in the two countries conducted in 1994 and 2001, allowing for an assessment of the extent of change versus stability in overall approach
toward economic development.

The annual report from WashACE lists key indicators of the states business climate in comparison to other states. WashACE interviewed business leaders and surveyed AWB members to gain their perspective on the state business climate. The report indicates that despite signs of the slowly recovering state economy, Washington has fallen in several areas critical to keeping local business competitive.

The annual report from the National League of Cities reveals that most American cities are in a fiscal recession and the outlook for 2005 is grim. According to the report, ongoing economic struggles along with rising health care and pension costs have contributed to the serious fiscal conditions.