Figure 10. Contributions of sectors to slowdown in MFP growth (percentage points), in private nonfarm business sector, from 1997–2005 period to 2005–18 period
Sector Goods sector Services sector

Natural resources

0.12

Construction

–0.03

Durable manufacturing

–0.51

Nondurable manufacturing

–0.21

Goods total

–0.63

Wholesale trade

–0.20

Retail trade

–0.22

Transportation and warehousing

–0.10

Utilities

0.11

Information

–0.05

Financial services

–0.02

Professional and business services

0.04

Education and health services

0.00

Leisure and hospitality

–0.03

Other services

–0.01

Services total

–0.49

Overall total

–1.11

Note: MFP = multifactor productivity.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.