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September 1983, Vol. 106, No.
9
Productivity growth in plastics
lower than all manufacturing
James D. York
Economist, Division of Industry Productivity Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics
During 1972-81, output per hour increased at an annual rate of 1.4 percent, slowing to less than 1 percent after 1976; growth in productivity has been linked to improved technology.
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