The official measure of Canadian labour productivity rose by about 15 per cent (not
annualized) during the first two quarters of 2020, reflecting a decline in total hours worked …

We introduce a state‐dependent algorithm with minimal data requirements for predicting
output dynamics as a function of employment across industries and locations. The method …

Potential output and the neutral rate in Canada: 2021 update Page 1 Bank of Canada staff
analytical notes are short articles that focus on topical issues relevant to the current economic …

O contexto de pandemia de Covid-19 resulta em uma crise multidimensional–sanitária,
econômica, política, social e ecológica–ressaltando a necessidade de observar a …

This paper uses Labour Force Survey (LFS) data to assess the impact of COVID-19 across
occupations depending on their potential for automation and telework. The COVID-19 …

We conducted an exploratory study on a sample of five Indian states in order to understand
how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the country and how it responded to it. Key findings …

The evidence suggests that much of the automation and reallocation that increases
aggregate productivity occurs during recessions. The COVID-19-induced economic …