Estonia: Raising Productivity and Benefitting more from Openness
Estonia: Raising Productivity and Benefitting more from Openness
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OECD Publishing
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Estonia can revitalise productivity growth and reap more benefits from its openness. Productivity is relatively low in manufacturing and in large firms, as the manufacturing sector focuses on low-technology goods exports to only a small number of destinations. The economic impact of the Estonian R&D system still appears to be limited, also because of a lack of knowledge transfer. Building on Estonia’s favourable business environment, productivity growth could be raised by promoting smart specialisation and innovation; removing remaining barriers to entrepreneurship and competition; ensuring access to finance for SMEs; upgrading infrastructure; and improving energy efficiency. This Working Paper relates to the 2014 OECD Economic Survey (www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/economic-survey-estonia.htm)....
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Estonia: Raising Productivity and Benefitting more from Openness
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TN_cdi_oecd_workingpapers_10_1787_5js1qvnqwcbt_en
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_oecd_workingpapers_10_1787_5js1qvnqwcbt_en
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1815-1973
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10.1787/5js1qvnqwcbt-en