European and US labour productivity has weak momentum

The long-term downward trend in euro-area and US productivity gains is worrying for future GDP growth prospects

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  • Strong employment growth detracts from productivity
  • 2020-22 US productivity rose ahead of trends
  • Lower productivity growth despite higher ICT investment and R&D
  • Change in sectoral composition of employment
  • AI potential

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