productivity performance of domestic firms in three emerging economies of Central and Eastern Europe, Bulgaria, Romania and Poland … spillovers to domestic firms on average. In contrast, on average there are negative spillovers to domestic firms in Bulgaria and …

This paper investigates the relationship between firm restructuring and international competition in Bulgaria during …

competitive pressure and ownership changes in three emerging economies, Bulgaria Poland and Romania. Our main findings can be … effects of increased import competition are reinforced for foreign owned firms. In contrast, in Bulgaria and Romania … market structures are associated with higher total factor productivity. However, these effects depend on the ownership …

competitive pressure and ownership changes in three emerging economies, Bulgaria Poland and Romania. Our main findings can be … effects of increased import competition are reinforced for foreign owned firms. In contrast, in Bulgaria and Romania … market structures are associated with higher total factor productivity. However, these effects depend on the ownership …

examines, more particularly, levels and changes in labour productivity, unit labour costs and revealed comparative advantages … labour productivity have been achieved since 1997, especially during the post-crisis period. Secondly, this has been true for … productivity increased more in less productive sectors. Since the crisis, relative unit labour costs have also adjusted …

examines, more particularly, levels and changes in labour productivity, unit labour costs and revealed comparative advantages … labour productivity have been achieved since 1997, especially during the post-crisis period. Secondly, this has been true for … productivity increased more in less productive sectors. Since the crisis, relative unit labour costs have also adjusted …

above average size, initial profitability and initial labor productivity. After controlling for this selection bias, we find …

above average size, initial profitability and initial labor productivity. After controlling for this selection bias, we find … that foreign investment has a positive, but statistically insignificant, impact on TFP (Total Factor Productivity) growth …