The aim of this study is to explore the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on labour productivity and value added in Turkish manufacturing industry and service sector. The analysis is based on the firm level data obtained from Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) and covers the period from 2009 to 2013. The impact of the use of ICT on labor productivity was analyzed by using the Random Effects model while its impact on value added was examined by using the Olley-Pakes method. The results of the analysis shows that the use of ICT in firms in both manufacturing industry and service sector have a positive effect on both labor productivity and value added.
Key words: Information and Communication Technologies, ICT, Productivity, Manufacturing industry, Service sector, Turkey. JEL Sınıflaması: D24, L60, O14. Article Language: EnglishTurkish
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