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December 1982, Vol. 105, No.
12
Productivity in the
pump and compressor industry
Horst Brand
Economist, Division of Industry Productivity Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Clyde Huffstutler
Economist, Division of Industry Productivity Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics
During 1958-80, the industry experienced long-term advances, reflecting improvements in metalworking machinery and computer aid; but since 1965, productivity has decelerated, being especially slow from 1973 forward.
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