This paper estimates the effects of trade liberalization on plant productivity. In contrast to previous studies, we … distinguish between productivity gains arising from lower tariffs on final goods relative to lower tariffs on intermediate inputs …. Lower output tariffs can produce productivity gains by inducing tougher import competition whereas cheaper imported inputs …

This paper estimates the effects of trade liberalization on plant productivity. In contrast to previous studies, we … distinguish between productivity gains arising from lower tariffs on final goods relative to lower tariffs on intermediate inputs …. Lower output tariffs can produce productivity gains by inducing tougher import competition whereas cheaper imported inputs …

further use the Olley-Pakes methodology to estimate total factor productivity (TFP) and show that TFP has increased in most …

%, it negatively affects the firm-level exports of similar products as the protected ones. Export sales of protected firms … probability to stop exporting during protection compared to unprotected firms. Finally, we find that the productivity of exporters …