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Economic Growth and Exporting Activity: An Empirical Analysis on Greek Industry

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  • Ilias A. Makris
  • Vasilis Nikolaidis
  • Stavros Stavroyiannis

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The aim of the present paper is to locate and analyse the factors affecting firms’ economic behaviour in food products’ sector, by collecting data from a large number of firms and indicators. A special focus concerning exporting activity took place, trying to disclose the factors that spur exports, as they are considered to be a synonym of economic growth and prosperity. Several methodological issues of exports’ valuation were opposed and some strong conclusions were underlined as regard to the necessary infrastructure that a firm should develop, in order to grow, and to establish a dynamic exporting profile.

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  • Ilias A. Makris & Vasilis Nikolaidis & Stavros Stavroyiannis, 2016. "Economic Growth and Exporting Activity: An Empirical Analysis on Greek Industry," International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), vol. 0(2), pages 41-52.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:ijebaa:v:iv:y:2016:i:2:p:41-52
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