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On the Autocorrelation of Growth Rates

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  • Werner Hölzl

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  • Alex Coad & Werner Hölzl, 2009. "On the Autocorrelation of Growth Rates," Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, Springer, vol. 9(2), pages 139-166, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jincot:v:9:y:2009:i:2:p:139-166
    DOI: 10.1007/s10842-009-0048-3
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    Keywords

    serial correlation; firm growth; service sector; quantile regression; Austria; L11; L25;
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    JEL classification:

    • L11 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure; Size Distribution of Firms
    • L25 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Performance

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