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FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
- National and International Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trade policy uncertainty
1, record 1, English, trade%20policy%20uncertainty
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TPU 1, record 1, English, TPU
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trade policy uncertainty(TPU) has become a key factor influencing global trade and investment decisions.... When uncertainty around future tariffs or trade relations increases, firms may delay or scale back investments. This, in turn, reduces trade flows, limits productivity gains from international competition, and ultimately lowers economic growth. 1, record 1, English, - trade%20policy%20uncertainty
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- incertitude en matière de politique commerciale
1, record 1, French, incertitude%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20politique%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMPC 1, record 1, French, IMPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'incertitude en matière de politique commerciale (IMPC) est devenue un facteur clé influant sur le commerce mondial et les décisions en matière d'investissement. [...] Lorsque l'incertitude entourant les droits de douane ou les relations commerciales futurs augmente, les entreprises peuvent retarder ou réduire leurs investissements. Cela réduit les flux commerciaux, limite les gains de productivité résultant de la concurrence internationale et réduit en fin de compte la croissance économique. 1, record 1, French, - incertitude%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20politique%20commerciale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Production (Economics)
- National and International Economics
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- multifactor productivity
1, record 2, English, multifactor%20productivity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MFP 2, record 2, English, MFP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- total factor productivity 3, record 2, English, total%20factor%20productivity
correct
- TFP 4, record 2, English, TFP
correct
- TFP 4, record 2, English, TFP
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cost-share weighted average of the individual input productivities. 5, record 2, English, - multifactor%20productivity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Total factor productivity captures all improvements in the economy's ability to produce beyond those that can be explained by changes in the basic factors of production, labor, and capital. It is our best measure of technological progress, organizational innovation, and gains in overall efficiency, but it is relatively crude and unsatisfying. 6, record 2, English, - multifactor%20productivity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Production (Économie)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- productivité totale des facteurs
1, record 2, French, productivit%C3%A9%20totale%20des%20facteurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PTF 2, record 2, French, PTF
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- productivité multifactorielle 3, record 2, French, productivit%C3%A9%20multifactorielle
correct, feminine noun
- PMF 4, record 2, French, PMF
correct, feminine noun
- PMF 4, record 2, French, PMF
- productivité globale des facteurs 5, record 2, French, productivit%C3%A9%20globale%20des%20facteurs
correct, feminine noun
- PGF 6, record 2, French, PGF
correct, feminine noun
- PGF 6, record 2, French, PGF
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la croissance de la productivité qui prend en compte toutes les ressources utilisées dans l'activité de production. 7, record 2, French, - productivit%C3%A9%20totale%20des%20facteurs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La productivité du travail, quant à elle, peut être renforcée de plusieurs manières : en améliorant la qualité de la main-d'œuvre utilisée dans le processus de production, en augmentant l'utilisation du capital et en améliorant sa qualité ainsi qu'en augmentant l'efficience globale de l'utilisation de l'ensemble de ces facteurs de production, ce que les économistes appellent la productivité multifactorielle (PMF). La PMF reflète de nombreuses formes d'amélioration de l'efficience notamment la rationalisation des pratiques de gestion, la modification des modalités d'organisation et les innovations apportées à la production de biens et services. 8, record 2, French, - productivit%C3%A9%20totale%20des%20facteurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción (Economía)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- productividad multifactorial
1, record 2, Spanish, productividad%20multifactorial
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- productividad total de factores 2, record 2, Spanish, productividad%20total%20de%20factores
correct, feminine noun
- PTF 3, record 2, Spanish, PTF
correct, feminine noun
- PTF 3, record 2, Spanish, PTF
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una tarea de los economistas es medir el grado en el que el crecimiento del producto se debe a factores tecnológicos, es decir, a la productividad, o a la formación o acumulación de capital [...]. El concepto de productividad total de factores (PTF) se utiliza para medir la efectividad conjunta de todos los insumos combinados en producir el producto y el efecto del cambio tecnológico neutral de Hicks [...] 4, record 2, Spanish, - productividad%20multifactorial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Production (Economics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- single factor productivity 1, record 3, English, single%20factor%20productivity
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
single factor productivity : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 3, English, - single%20factor%20productivity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Production (Économie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- productivité unifactorielle
1, record 3, French, productivit%C3%A9%20unifactorielle
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
productivité unifactorielle : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 3, French, - productivit%C3%A9%20unifactorielle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- factor productivity 1, record 4, English, factor%20productivity
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the efficiency with which labour and capital are used in production of goods and services. 1, record 4, English, - factor%20productivity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- productivité des facteurs
1, record 4, French, productivit%C3%A9%20des%20facteurs
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de l'efficacité avec laquelle la main-d'œuvre et les capitaux sont utilisés dans la production de biens et de services. 1, record 4, French, - productivit%C3%A9%20des%20facteurs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- productividad de los factores
1, record 4, Spanish, productividad%20de%20los%20factores
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- factor price hypothesis
1, record 5, English, factor%20price%20hypothesis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A second channel [through which exchange rates are believed to affect productivity] is the factor price hypothesis... When the exchange rate appreciates, this should make the use of capital more attractive than labour in the production process since the exchange rate affects the cost of labour. Over time this would lead to an increase in the use of capital, a decrease in labour intensity, and an improvement in productivity. 1, record 5, English, - factor%20price%20hypothesis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hypothèse des prix comme facteur
1, record 5, French, hypoth%C3%A8se%20des%20prix%20comme%20facteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La seconde façon [dont les taux de change modifient la productivité] est l'hypothèse des prix comme facteur [...] Lorsque le taux de change s'apprécie, l'utilisation des immobilisations devrait être plus attrayante que le recours à la main-d'œuvre dans la production, car le taux de change modifie le coût de l'équipement et des logiciels importés plus que le coût de la main-d'œuvre. Après quelques temps, cela devrait mener à une augmentation de l'utilisation des immobilisations, à une baisse des activités ayant un fort coefficient de main-d'œuvre et à une amélioration de la productivité. 1, record 5, French, - hypoth%C3%A8se%20des%20prix%20comme%20facteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
- Production (Economics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- productivity factor
1, record 6, English, productivity%20factor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- factor of productivity 2, record 6, English, factor%20of%20productivity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
- Production (Économie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- facteur de la productivité 1, record 6, French, facteur%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Occupational Safety and Health : A Factor of Productivity
1, record 7, English, Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20%3A%20A%20Factor%20of%20Productivity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theme for the first North American Occupational Safety and Health Week held from June 2 to 6, 1997. 1, record 7, English, - Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20%3A%20A%20Factor%20of%20Productivity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- La sécurité et la santé au travail : un facteur de productivité
1, record 7, French, La%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail%20%3A%20un%20facteur%20de%20productivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thème de la première Semaine nord-américaine de la sécurité et de la santé au travail tenue du 2 au 6 juin 1997. 1, record 7, French, - La%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20et%20la%20sant%C3%A9%20au%20travail%20%3A%20un%20facteur%20de%20productivit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Finance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Labour or Total Factor Productivity : Do We Need to Choose?
1, record 8, English, Labour%20or%20Total%20Factor%20Productivity%20%3A%20Do%20We%20Need%20to%20Choose%3F
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Working Paper written by Timothy C. Sargent and Edgard R. Rodriguez, Finance Canada, Ottawa, 2001, 14 pages. This working paper was drafted in English. A summary in both official languages was prepared to make analytic work undertaken by the staff available to a wider readership. 2, record 8, English, - Labour%20or%20Total%20Factor%20Productivity%20%3A%20Do%20We%20Need%20to%20Choose%3F
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Finances
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Labour or Total Factor Productivity: Do We Need to Choose?
1, record 8, French, Labour%20or%20Total%20Factor%20Productivity%3A%20Do%20We%20Need%20to%20Choose%3F
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Document de travail préparé par Timothy C. Sargent and Edgard R. Rodriguez, Finances Canada, Ottawa, 2001, 14 pages. Le document de travail original est publié uniquement en anglais. Un résumé dans les deux langues officielles est disponible afin de rendre le travail d'analyse entrepris par le personnel accessible à un lectorat plus vaste. 2, record 8, French, - Labour%20or%20Total%20Factor%20Productivity%3A%20Do%20We%20Need%20to%20Choose%3F
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Energy (Physics)
- Industrial Crops
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- energy-from-biomass scheme
1, record 9, English, energy%2Dfrom%2Dbiomass%20scheme
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Natural fertility, or lack of it, is rarely likely to be a limiting factor as high productivity levels essential to energy-from-biomass schemes can only be sustained by artificial fertilisation. 1, record 9, English, - energy%2Dfrom%2Dbiomass%20scheme
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Énergie (Physique)
- Culture des plantes industrielles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- schéma de production d'énergie à partir de la biomasse
1, record 9, French, sch%C3%A9ma%20de%20production%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20%C3%A0%20partir%20de%20la%20biomasse
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-04-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Total Factor Productivity Planning System 1, record 10, English, Total%20Factor%20Productivity%20Planning%20System
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Système de planification de la productivité globale
1, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20planification%20de%20la%20productivit%C3%A9%20globale
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-06-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Farming Techniques
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- CVP-index
1, record 11, English, CVP%2Dindex
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- climate-vegetation-productivity index 1, record 11, English, climate%2Dvegetation%2Dproductivity%20index
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paterson's CVP-index(climate-vegetation-productivity) to assess the plant growth ability of a climate takes into account only one factor in vegetative productivity(...) 1, record 11, English, - CVP%2Dindex
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Techniques agricoles
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indice C-V-P 1, record 11, French, indice%20C%2DV%2DP
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- indice climat-végétation-productivité 1, record 11, French, indice%20climat%2Dv%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%2Dproductivit%C3%A9
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'indice C-V-P (climat-végétation-productivité) de Paterson vise à évaluer les possibilités de croissance végétale offertes par un climat donné; (...) 1, record 11, French, - indice%20C%2DV%2DP
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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