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Do effective state–business relations matter for firm performance? A study of Indian manufacturing

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  • Vinish Kathuria
  • Rajesh S.N.
  • Kunal Sen

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This paper examines the role of the external institutional environment captured by effective state–business relations (SBRs) on firm performance. By effective SBRs, we mean a set of highly institutionalised, responsive and public interactions between the state and the business sector. We find that effective SBRs have had a discernible positive impact on firm productivity in Indian formal manufacturing over the period 1989–1990 to 2004–2005. We also find internal and external institutional factors are complementary to firm performance – smaller firms, firms in urban areas and firms in simpler organisational forms benefit more.

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  • Vinish Kathuria & Rajesh S.N. & Kunal Sen, 2013. "Do effective state–business relations matter for firm performance? A study of Indian manufacturing," Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(4), pages 654-672.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rjapxx:v:18:y:2013:i:4:p:654-672
    DOI: 10.1080/13547860.2013.827447
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