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LE PROCESSUS DE SeLECTION DES ENTREPRISES ESPAGNOLES SUR LE MARCHe DES EXPORTATIONS

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  • Marion DOVIS

    (DEFI, Universite de la Mediterranee, Aix-Marseille II)

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The aim of this work is to study the self-selection hypothesis on export markets assuming, firstly, that it is an exogenous process (random self-selection) and, secondly, that it is an endogenous process (conscious self-selection). Econometric estimates confirm recent empirical results according to which exporters are larger and more productive, and are involved in foreign markets. We also find strong evidence supporting the idea that self-selection is a conscious process. Thereby, firms increase their productivity with the aim of becoming exporters.

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  • Marion DOVIS, 2009. "LE PROCESSUS DE SeLECTION DES ENTREPRISES ESPAGNOLES SUR LE MARCHe DES EXPORTATIONS," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 29, pages 181-202.
    • Handle: RePEc:tou:journl:v:29:y:2009:p:181-202
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    Keywords

    PRODUCTIVITe; MARCHe DES EXPORTATIONS; AUTO-SeLECTION; AUTO-SeLECTION CONSCIENTE;
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    JEL classification:

    • D24 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Production; Cost; Capital; Capital, Total Factor, and Multifactor Productivity; Capacity
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development

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