Technology Use and Industrial Transformation: Empirical Perspectives

摘要: This study examines technology use in Canada's manufacturing sector and how a set of technology-using establishments performed relative to non-users. Data originates from recent Statistics Canada survey, asking firms about their 22 advanced technologies, panel data taken the Census Manufacturers. Results show that is widespread, especially large firms, multiple-technology norm, technologies are generally combined within, as opposed across, production stages. The revolution has been felt more area inspection communications less fabrication assembly. In terms performance, pay higher wages, enjoy labor productivity gaining market share at expense