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). Estonie : accroître la productivité et tirer davantage parti de l'ouverture de l'économie L'Estonie peut dynamiser la croissance de sa productivité et tirer davantage parti de l'ouverture de son économie. La productivité est relativement faible dans le secteur manufacturier et dans les grandes entreprises, car l'activité manufacturière est o...

Estonia: Raising Productivity and Benefitting more from Openness