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October, 1988, Vol. 111, No. 10

Variety stores experience
shifting trend in productivity

James D. York
Economist, Division of Industry Productivity and Technology Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Output per hour of all persons decreased at an average annual rate of 0.5 percent during 1967-86; however, from 1977, productivity improved modestly, aided by technological innovations.

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