The effects of human capital on the productivity of smes in Catalonia

Identifier:  TDX:1153

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1153

Authors:  Fibla Gasparin, Mª Teresa

Abstract:
The debate over the relevance of firm productivity to economic growth has been reviewed as a consequence of the current economic crisis. In this context, the analysis of elements that contribute to improve firm productivity becomes more important, especially in regions with low productivity levels, such as Catalonia. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the effects of human capital on firm productivity in the context of Catalan SMEs, taking into account the existent synergies between human capital and other production factors such as, technological capital or the new work organisational practices. Additionally, this thesis also includes an analysis of how SMEs adjust their human capital levels in order to give a better answer to the new competitive context.