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This collection of essays, written by a distinguished team of economists working with the Committee for Economic Development, provides an empirical analysis of this country's productivity problems as well as concrete recommendation for their solution.This collection of papers by leading economic authorities investigates an important topic - the slowdown in U.S. productivity. Individual papers discuss the dimensions of the economic problem, draw comparisons with other economies, especially Japan's, and suggest ways to increase U.S. productivity.