Are Exporters Always More Productive than Nonexporters? The Productivity Paradox
Resource
經濟論文叢刊, 43(3), 269-296
Journal
經濟論文叢刊
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
3
Pages
269-296
Date Issued
2015-09
Date
2015-09
Author(s)
吳玉瑩
Abstract
In this paper, we provide some evidence that challenges the widespread consensus that exporters outperform nonexporters in productivity. Using Chinese textiles and electronics firms as a case study, we show that Chinese exporters exhibit characteristics different from those in other countries. We also show that, after controlling for firm characteristics and ownership, exporters are less productive than nonexporters when self-selection bias due to the endogeneity of export decisions is considered, a result contradicting the conventional wisdom. Some possible explanations are then provided.
Subjects
勞動生產力, 出口, 自我選擇, 中國大陸
labor productivity, exports, self-selection, China
Type
journal article
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