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The Productivity Puzzle

Aug 28, 2024

There’s more to the census than demographics.

Interview Featuring

  • Lucia Foster

    • Chief Economist and Chief of the Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau

Video

Lucia Foster, Chief Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau, examines the relationship between management practices and productivity in businesses. Through a comprehensive study involving data from 14 countries, Foster highlights how structured management practices—focusing on monitoring, targeting, and incentives—correlate with higher productivity and larger business scale. She discusses the persistent variations in management practices and their impact on business outcomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics to drive economic growth and improve living standards.

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