We develop a geographic growth model where nominal wages are allowed to diverge between the two considered countries. Removing the standard assumption entailing that both countries always own a traditional sector, we argue that, as trade gets freer, the traditional sector of one country might...

Analyse les conséquences de l'introduction des nouvelles technologies auprès des industries, des services et des produits : entrée de nouveaux concurrents, changement des positions concurrentielles, redéfinition du métier et transformation des actifs valorisés.

This paper explores the relationship between innovation and vocational training. We consider a linear feedback model to explain the dynamics of count data processes relative to patenting activities, R&D and training expenditures. Estimations are made on a panel data set relative to French...

This article investigates the effects of human capital and technological capital on innovation. While the role of technological capital as measured by research and development (R&D) expenditure has been intensively investigated, few studies have been made on the effect of employee training on...

Human capital is considered as one of the main inputs in economic growth. Human capital can generate endogenous growth thanks to a continuous process of knowledge and externalities accumulation (Aghion and Howitt, 1998). In that context, this paper explores the relationship between innovation...

We analyze the interactions between financing constraints and product market competition. Financially constrained firms face restricted access to external finance during economic downturns, precisely when their internal funds decrease. This leads to vicious circle dynamics. We argue that in...

We study the effects of product market concentration and financing constraints, separately and jointly, on the business cycle sensitivity of firms' operations. We confirm that the sensitivity is higher for firms in industries with both a low concentration and a relatively even distribution of...