The computer age is visible in productivity statistics
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 84/100
Multiple recent empirical studies confirm that the computer age and digital technologies, particularly ICT and artificial intelligence, have measurably impacted productivity and efficiency statistics.
Evidence for · 4
Overcoming the “Solow paradox”: Tariff reduction and productivity growth of Chinese ICT firms
2021 · cited by 21
Paper [0] shows that information and communication technology (ICT) firms achieved rapid total factor productivity growth after overcoming initial adoption hurdles.
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More for · 3
Applications of artificial intelligence and urban innovation performance: A quasi-natural experiment based on the pilot zones for the innovative application of artificial intelligence.
2025 · cited by 1
Paper [6] demonstrates that artificial intelligence applications significantly promote urban innovation performance and efficiency.
How digital transformation in "diverse directions" activates enterprise total factor productivity: A mechanism study based on dynamic capability reconfiguration.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [7] finds that digital transformation overall significantly promotes enterprise total factor productivity, with AI yielding the strongest effects.
AI policy instrument and urban carbon emission intensity: Spatial analysis of Chinese cities.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [10] identifies improvements in labor productivity as a main pathway stemming from artificial intelligence policy instruments.