M.H.C. Lever The impact of competition on productivity in Dutch manufacturing

The impact of competition on productivity growth is investigated using a panel of observations for 2,000 enterprises in Dutch manufacturing (1978-1993). An output equation is estimated which includes besides factor inputs the firm's market share and a firm-specific growth trend as explanatory variables. The growth trend is assumed to be determined by market concentration (Herfindahl index), export share, share of competing imports, profitability, firm size and net entry rate. Low market concentration,...

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Engels | 28 pagina's | EIM, Zoetermeer | 1998

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