07-07-2009
This paper presents the methods used for compiling physical and monetary balance sheets of oil and gas reserves in the Netherlands. Results and sensitivity analyses are shown for the period between 1990 and 2005. The results are used for measuring multi-factor productivity and are published in the Dutch environmental accounts. Furthermore, balance sheets of oil and gas reserves are part of complete balance sheets for non-financial assets that are currently being developed.
01-07-2009
This paper is a collaboration of Michael Polder and George van Leeuwen (CBS) with Pierre Mohnen and Wladimir Raymond (UNU-MERIT and University Maastricht). It investigates the effect of ICT and R&D on innovation, and the effect of innovation on firms' productivity, distinguishing various innovation types (product, process and organisational).
27-05-2009Artikel
Sociaaleconomische trends, 2e kwartaal 2009
27-05-2009Artikel
Sociaaleconomische trends, 2e kwartaal 2009
12-05-2009
This paper by Bert M. Balk considers the relation between (total factor) productivity measures for individual production units and those for aggregates. It avoids the making of all kinds of (neoclassical) structural and behavioural assumptions. In addition, dynamic ensembles of production units are treated, characterized by entry and exit."
07-04-2009
This paper investigates competition and its relation to productivity growth. The results indicate that firms need time to adjust to changes in competition, raising productivity afterwards. Results are consistent over micro and macro, various indicators and industries.
06-04-2009Webmagazine
Een klein deel van de beroepsbevolking in Nederland verricht R&D-werkzaamheden. In 2007 zijn door bedrijven in ons land 49 duizend arbeidsjaren aan R&D besteed.
17-03-2009Cijfers in het kort
13-03-2009
This paper by Vincent Fructuoso van der Veen presents the relevance of test techniques for innovation research. The paper is a result of participating in the OECD microdataproject on innovation indicators. By using test techniques, our understanding of innovation constructs improves; this was concluded after exploring innovation constructs with HOMALS, Factor Analysis and general scaling principals.
13-03-2009
This paper presents the methods used for compiling complete balance sheets for inventories. Furthermore, the underlying assumptions are explained and results of sensitivity analyses are shown. The balance sheets of inventories are part of complete balance sheets for non-financial assets that are currently being developed.
12-03-2009
This survey discusses the basics of productivity measurement and shows that one can dispense with most if not all of the usual, neoclassical assumptions, on which models for productivity measurement are often based. The measurement model is applicable to individual establishments as well as aggregates such as industries or economies.