Number: RS20608
Title: THE U.S. LONG-TERM GROWTH RATE: HAS IT INCREASED?
Authors: Craig K. Elwell, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: Detailed analysis of recent U.S. productivity growth gives an uncertain picture of whether current growth shows the degree of dispersion across sectors of the economy to propel the economy at a far faster long-term pace. In other words, the productivity acceleration of the last four years could be temporary.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 18, 2001