Resumen
This article discusses whether computers contribute to the productivity growth. Productivity growth determines ones living standard and the wealth of nation. It is the amount of output produced per unit of input. According to authors, a proper measure of inputs includes not only labor hours, but also the quantity and quality of capital equipment used, materials and other resources consumed, worker training and education, and even the amount of "organizational capital" required, such as supplier relationships cultivated and investments in new business processes. He remarks that productivity growth comes from adopting new production technologies and techniques. Computerization does not automatically increase productivity, but it is an essential component of a broader system of organizational changes which does productivity. The article concludes that the statistical evidence suggests that revolution is occurring much more quickly this time.