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-about production to evaluate the channels through which a collapse in imports affects TFP (total factor productivity) in manufacturing …. Measured aggregate productivity in the sector depends on within-firm adjustments to the varieties imported as well as the joint …
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-about production to evaluate the channels through which a collapse in imports affects TFP (total factor productivity) in manufacturing …. Measured aggregate productivity in the sector depends on within-firm adjustments to the varieties imported as well as the joint …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013120462
Productivity growth has flat-lined in most economies despite rapid advances in technology. Economists suggest competing … and increased productivity means a productivity surge is just around the corner. The paper explores the implications of … alternative productivity growth scenarios for the global economy, particularly for growth, labor markets and the flows of trade …
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Recent Melitz-type (2003) intra-industry heterogonous trade models argue that a firm's productivity has significant … effects on the firm's exports. This paper examines how a firm's credit constraints as well as its productivity affect its …
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This paper develops a fully-endogenous, variety-expansion growth model with firm-specific quality heterogeneity, limit pricing, and an endogenous distribution of markups.Trade induces only firms with high-quality products to export, whereas firms with low-quality products serve only the domestic...
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growth and low productivity. Major structural measures have been legislated to improve competition, education, energy, the …
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This paper develops a fully-endogenous, variety-expansion growth model with firm-specific quality heterogeneity, limit pricing, and an endogenous distribution of markups. Trade induces only firms with high-quality products to export, whereas firms with low-quality products serve only the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013152545
Franchising in Cuba, as in other frontier markets, is fraught with challenges. Before beginning, prudent franchisors should engage experienced attorneys on both sides of the equation, at home and in Cuba. One can expect to encounter many of the same issues frequently found in any international...
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The Argentine economy has grown 94 percent for the years 2002-2011, using International Monetary Fund projections for the end of this year. This is the fastest growth in the Western Hemisphere for this period, and among the highest growth rates in the world. It also compares favorably to...
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