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June, 1987, Vol. 110, No. 6

The mining machinery industry:
labor productivity trends, 1972-84

Barbara A. O'Neil
Economist, Division of Industry Productivity and Technology Studies, Bureau of Labor Statistics

The average annual rate of productivity growth in this industry was substantially below that for all manufacturing; the industry has felt the effects of falling coal prices and fuel shortage over the past 10 to 15 years.

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