from trade. We show that gains in intermediate sectors spill-over to downstream sectors such that firms using more inputs … from import-intensive sectors experience higher productivity gains. The evidence indicates that the main source of spill …-over is better quality, domestically produced inputs. Ignoring the gains from trade through this mechanism may significantly …

trade and development. Vietnam's experience with bilateral trade agreements, comparing actual outcomes with predictions from … existing models, demonstrates this and the limitations of research methodologies. Forecasts for Vietnam greatly underestimated … imperfections through institutional reform was central to bringing output and trade expansion. Key questions for future research are …

In this paper, we investigate the relationship between exporting and productivity in the case of Vietnam using an … productivity improvements due to entry into export markets suggesting that the productivity gains are associated with the removal …

In this paper, we investigate the relationship between exporting and productivity in the case of Vietnam using an … productivity improvements due to entry into export markets suggesting that the productivity gains are associated with the removal …

likely to occur via FDI than through trade. As such, our results are not consistent with the view that tacit knowledge …

international markets and the corporate social responsibility activities of firms, with the exception of trade with China. Results … suggest that firms in export-intensive sectors engage in more corporate social responsibility activities, while those in …