Showing 1 - 10 of 298
We propose a new measure of allocative efficiency based on unrealized increases in aggregate productivity growth. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009277259
identify export-related efficiency gains within plants. This non-result is derived from revenue productivity (TFPR), thus also …While there is strong evidence for productivity-driven selection into exporting, previous research has mostly failed to … marginal cost as an efficiency measure that is not affected by output prices. For export entrants, we find within …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010969319
firms, and the fact that larger firms supply more products than smaller firms, implies that standard productivity measures … are not independent of demand system assumptions and probably dramatically understate the relative productivity of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010951335
International comparisons of the level of labor or total factor productivity have used exchange rates or purchasing … persistent, raising the need for disaggregate price measures to make disaggregate productivity comparisons. Sectoral differences …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005714340
Does foreign military assistance strengthen or further weaken fragile states facing internal conflict? Aid may strengthen the state by bolstering its repressive capacity vis-à-vis armed non-state actors, or weaken it if resources are diverted to these very groups. We examine how U.S. military...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010969300
In this paper I analyze Latin America's very long term economic performance (since the early 18th century), and I compare it with that of the United States, Australia, New Zealand and the countries of Western Europe. I begin with an analysis of long term data and an attempt at determining when...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005079163
Employment rates in Puerto Rico range from 55 to 65 percent of U.S. rates during the past thirty years. This huge employment shortfall holds for men and women, cuts across all education groups, and is deeper for persons without a college degree. The shortfall is concentrated in the private...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005014927
We analyze the way in which Latin American countries have adjusted to commodity terms of trade (CTOT) shocks in the 1970-2007 period. Specifically, we investigate the degree to which the active management of international reserves and exchange rates impacted the transmission of international...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009395463
In 1950 Mexico entered an economic takeoff and grew rapidly for more than 30 years. Growth stopped during the crises of 1982-1995, despite major reforms, including liberalization of foreign trade and investment. Since then growth has been modest. We analyze the economic history of Mexico...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009395477
initially female intensive. With regards to within-industry shifts, we find a positive association between reductions in export …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008628327