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Statistical analysis, statistical tables, seasonal unemployment, seasonal employment, trends, Canada - methodology (X-II-ARIMA seasonal adjustment method); sex, age group and regional level trends from 1966; agricultural sector, industrial sector, service sector and public sector trends from 1970. Bibliography, graphs.

This paper investigates the extent to which productivity growth is the result of firm turnover as output is shifted from one firm to another, driven by the competitive process. Turnover occurs as some firms gain market share and other lose it. Some of the resulting turnover is due to entry and exit. Another part arises from growth and decline in incumbent continuing firms.