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International Convergence and Divergence of Material Input Structures: An Industry-Level Perspective
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Abstract This paper analyzes whether international material input structures have converged or diverged over time. Pooled variances for 25 industries were obtained from OECD input-output tables in constant prices for nine countries over the period 1971-1990. It is found that high-tech industries were mainly ... view more
This paper analyzes whether international material input structures have converged or diverged over time. Pooled variances for 25 industries were obtained from OECD input-output tables in constant prices for nine countries over the period 1971-1990. It is found that high-tech industries were mainly characterized by divergence of material input structures, whereas convergence was found for many low-tech, more mature industries. In line with studies on (labor) productivity growth rates, convergence of material input structures was prevalent in the 1970s, while divergence dominated in the 1980s.... view less
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 3337-3344
Journal
Applied Economics, 41 (2009) 26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840701439355
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)