exports and productivity-comparable evidence for 14 countries

exports and productivity-comparable evidence for 14 countries
Author: Leonhard Pertl
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2007
Genre: Buyers
ISBN:

Abstract: The authors use comparable micro level panel data for 14 countries and a set of identically specified empirical models to investigate the relationship between exports and productivity. The overall results are in line with the big picture that is by now familiar from the literature: Exporters are more productive than non-exporters when observed and unobserved heterogeneity are controlled for, and these exporter productivity premia tend to increase with the share of exports in total sales; there is strong evidence in favour of self-selection of more productive firms into export markets, but nearly no evidence in favour of the learning-by-exporting hypothesis. The authors document that the exporter premia differ considerably across countries in identically specified empirical models. In a meta-analysis of their results the authors find that countries that are more open and have more effective government report higher productivity premia. However, the level of development per se does not appear to be an explanation for the observed cross-country differences.

Exports and Productivity - Comparable Evidence for 14 Countries

Exports and Productivity - Comparable Evidence for 14 Countries
Author: The International Study Group on Exports and Productivity
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN:

The authors use comparable micro level panel data for 14 countries and a set of identically specified empirical models to investigate the relationship between exports and productivity. The overall results are in line with the big picture that is by now familiar from the literature: Exporters are more productive than non-exporters when observed and unobserved heterogeneity are controlled for, and these exporter productivity premia tend to increase with the share of exports in total sales; there is strong evidence in favour of self-selection of more productive firms into export markets, but nearly no evidence in favour of the learning-by-exporting hypothesis. The authors document that the exporter premia differ considerably across countries in identically specified empirical models. In a meta-analysis of their results the authors find that countries that are more open and have more effective government report higher productivity premia. However, the level of development per se does not appear to be an explanation for the observed cross-country differences.

Microeconometrics Of International Trade

Microeconometrics Of International Trade
Author: Joachim Wagner
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 981310970X

This volume brings together two comprehensive survey studies of the literature on the microeconometrics of international trade. The chapters apply new empirical methods to the analysis of the links between international trade and various dimensions of firm performance such as productivity, profitability, wages, and survival. The studies also include report results for Germany, one of the leading actors on the world markets for goods and services.

Handbook on Trade and Development

Handbook on Trade and Development
Author: Oliver Morrissey
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2015-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781005311

This timely Handbook comprehensively explores the complex relationships between trade and economic performance in developing countries, illustrating that it is not trade per se that is important but the context, at the firm, country and regional level, in which trade occurs.

The Gravity Model in International Trade

The Gravity Model in International Trade
Author: Peter A. G. van Bergeijk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2010-06-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1139488287

How do borders affect trade? Are cultural and institutional differences important for trade? Is environmental policy relevant to trade? How does one's income or wage relate to the fact that trade partners are nearby or far away? These are just some of the important questions that can be answered using the gravity model of international trade. This model predicts and explains bilateral trade flows in terms of the economic size and distance between trading partners (e.g. states, regions, countries, trading blocs). In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in this model and it is now one of the most widely applied tools in applied international economics. This book traces the history of the gravity model and takes stock of recent methodological and theoretical advances, including new approximations for multilateral trade resistance, insightful analyses of the measurement of economic distance and analyses of foreign direct investment.

Does the Investment Climate Matter?

Does the Investment Climate Matter?
Author: Pablo Fajnzylber
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2008-11-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0821374125

Although the Latin American region's growth rates are at a three decade high, they have been historically disappointing in relative terms, which cannot be dissociated from the microeconomic environment in which firms operate. Policy makers may need to complement their focus on macroeconomic stability with an increased emphasis on microeconomic reforms. By providing empirical evidence linking actual firm performance to shortcomings in Latin America's investment climate, the book discusses policies that could have a significant impact on firm productivity by improving the environment in which firms invest and operate.

The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation

The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation
Author: Daniele Archibugi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 629
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 111873906X

The Handbook of Global Science, Technology, and Innovation This unique Handbook provides an overview of the globalization of science, technology, and innovation, including global trends in the way knowledge is produced and distributed, the development of institutions, and global policy. It shows how technological change and innovation are shaped by the role of emerging countries in the generation of science and technological knowledge, and transnational corporations, and how reforms in intellectual property rights and world trade have been affected by the increasingly international flows of knowledge, technology, and innovation. The book provides an in-depth assessment of the themes and direction of science, technology, innovation, and public policy in an increasingly globalized world. With contributions from an international team of leading scholars, this cutting-edge reference work introduces readers to current debates about the role of science and technology in global society and the policy responses that shape its development. Comprising 28 specially commissioned chapters, the Handbook addresses major trends in global policy, including a significant shift toward private scientific research, the change in the distribution of science and technical knowledge, and a heightened awareness among policymakers of the economic and technological impact of scientific activity. Accessibly written, it provides an invaluable one-stop reference for students, social researchers, scientists, and policymakers alike.

The World Economy

The World Economy
Author: David Greenaway
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2011-09-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1444343971

This is the seventeenth volume in an annual series in which leading economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level Provides up-to-date assessments of the World Trade Organization's current Trade Policy Reviews A vital resource for researchers, analysts and policy-advisors interested in trade policy and other open economy issues Analyses global trade policy in Turkey, China and The Dominican Republic, and a survey by Tarlok Singh questions whether international trade does cause economic growth Includes chapters exploring WTO issues, and a section on regional trading agreements

OECD Economic Surveys: Latvia 2017

OECD Economic Surveys: Latvia 2017
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9264281215

Latvia’s economy has grown robustly in recent years on the back of a strong track record in implementing structural reforms, despite a challenging international environment. Rising wages have supported household consumption.