Official productivity statistics are compiled and published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). They have two measures of productivity: labor and multi-factor.

In 2008, the United States had the highest level of productivity of all the countries measured by The Conference Board.
There are some issues surrounding exactly how productivity growth affects wages and jobs. The issues include data measurement problems and job loss.
Want to know more about exactly how productivity is measured, how the U.S. stacks up against other countires, and what some of the issues are? Check out the full article by Pam Ferrara.
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