High numbers of unproductive firms will cut GDP growth

The rising prevalence of unproductive firms casts a shadow over the corporate landscape and limits productivity growth

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  • Zombie firms proliferating
  • Zombie firms drag down activity
  • Crowding out productive firms
  • Zombie credit
  • Lower investment, profitability and productivity
  • Outlook

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