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Export growth and factor market competition: theory and evidence

Emami Namini, Julian; Facchini, Giovanni; Lopez, Ricardo - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011

Empirical evidence suggests that sectoral export growth decreases exporters' survival probability, whereas non--exporters are unaffected. Models with firm heterogeneity in total factor productivity predict the opposite. To solve this puzzle, we develop a two--factor framework where firms differ...

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Investing in schooling in Chile: The role of information about financial aid for higher education

Dinkelman, Taryn; Martínez A, Claudia - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2011

Recent research demonstrates that imperfect information about returns to education distorts schooling investments. Questions remain about what information is missing in different settings and for whom such information is most critical. We conducted a field experiment to investigate whether Grade...

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Tax and Benefit Reform in the Czech and Slovak Republics

Heady, Christopher; Smith, Stephen - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1995

This paper analyses the changes to the tax and social security systems that have occurred since Czechoslovakia's `velvet revolution' in 1989. It shows how the tax system is moving to meet the requirements of a market economy. It suggests that a particularly high priority has to be given to...

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Effects on School Enrollment and Performance of a Conditional Cash Transfers Program in Mexico

de Janvry, Alain; Dubois, Pierre; Sadoulet, Elisabeth - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2007

We study the effects of a conditional cash transfers program on school enrollment and performance in Mexico. We provide …

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Enlisting Employees in Improving Payroll-Tax Compliance: Evidence from Mexico

Frías, Judith A; Kumler, Todd; Verhoogen, Eric A - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2013

investigation. We then compare two independent sources of individual-level wage information from Mexico -- firms' wage reports to …

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Innovation and Regional Growth in Mexico: 2000-2010

Rodriguez-Pose, Andres; Peralta, Villarreal; Maria, Edna - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2014

This paper looks at the factors driving regional growth in Mexico, paying special attention to the potentially growth … formation of adequate social conditions for innovation (the social filter), and spillovers for 31 Mexican states and the Mexico …

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Getting Ready: Preparation for Exporting

Iacovone, Leonardo; Javorcik, Beata - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2012

very detailed Mexican data for 1994-2004, a period of liberalization in US trade policy vis a vis Mexico, mandated by the …

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Growth in a Dual Economy

Blomström, Magnus; Wolff, Edward N - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1994

Growth and structural transformation of the manufacturing sector in developing countries are generally considered to be the result of the expansion of the `modern' (large-scale) sector relative to the `traditional' (small-scale) sector. Examining the sources of labour productivity growth in...

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Political Influence in a New Anti-Dumping Regime: Evidence from Mexico

Francois, Joseph; Niels, Gunnar - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2004

We examine the role of political factors in Mexico’s anti-dumping regime, considering both the characteristics of …

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Environmental Impacts of a North American Free Trade Agreement

Grossman, Gene; Krueger, Alan B - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1992

evidence to assess the relative magnitudes of these three effects as they apply to further trade liberalization in Mexico. We … study the determinants of the industry pattern of US imports from Mexico and of value added by Mexico's maquiladora sector … effect of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on pollution in Mexico. …

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