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Regional Differences in Intersectoral Linkages and Diverse Patterns of Structural Transformation
Paul, Saumik; Raju, Dhushyanth - 2022
Intersectoral linkages can act as shock propagation channels and shape the pattern of structural transformation. To our knowledge, no research has examined how subnational differences in intersectoral linkages impact such spillover effects. We hypothesize that regional differences in local...
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Ethnic Networks and International Trade
Epstein, Gil S.; Gang, Ira N. - 2004
international trade. Ethnic networks are a way of overcoming informal barriers (information costs, risk and uncertainty) to trade by … struggle of the local population to prevent such assimilation. These activities affect trade possibilities. Moreover, we show … that it may well be in the interest of migrants who specialize in trade to, at some point in time, turn from investing in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010261988
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Interactions between local and migrant workers at the workplace
Epstein, Gil S.; Mealem, Yosef - 2010
In this paper we consider the interaction between local workers and migrants in the production process of a firm. Both local workers and migrants can invest effort in assimilation activities in order to increase the assimilation of the migrants into the firm and thereby increase their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010272672
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Ethnic Networks and International Trade
Epstein, Gil S.; Gang, Ira N. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2004
international trade. Ethnic networks are a way of overcoming informal barriers (information costs, risk and uncertainty) to trade by … struggle of the local population to prevent such assimilation. These activities affect trade possibilities. Moreover, we show … that it may well be in the interest of migrants who specialize in trade to, at some point in time, turn from investing in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005763717
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Ethnicity, Assimilation and Harassment in the Labor Market
Epstein, Gil S.; Gang, Ira N. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2008
We often observe minority ethnic groups at a disadvantage relative to the majority. Why is this and what can be done about it? Efforts made to assimilate, and time, are two elements working to bring the minority into line with the majority. A third element, the degree to which the majority...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005233855
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Interactions between Local and Migrant Workers at the Workplace
Epstein, Gil S.; Mealem, Yosef - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2010
In this paper we consider the interaction between local workers and migrants in the production process of a firm. Both local workers and migrants can invest effort in assimilation activities in order to increase the assimilation of the migrants into the firm and thereby increase their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008466022
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Firms and Labor in Times of Violence: Evidence from the Mexican Drug War
Utar, Hale - 2022
plausibly exogenous spatiotemporal variation in the homicide rate during the outbreak of drug-trade related violence in Mexico …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013351699
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Got technology? The impact of computers and cell phones on productivity in a difficult business climate ; evidence from firms with female owners in Kenya
Menon, Nidhiya - 2011
owners. The exogenous component of technology ownership is isolated by using information on the regional presence of … average regional elevation. Results indicate that for firms with female owners, technology adoption improves value-added per …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010274691
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Brilliant Technologies and Brave Entrepreneurs: A New Narrative for African Manufacturing
Naudé, Wim - 2018
In this paper I argue that the manufacturing sector still has an important role to play in Africa's development. Despite failing to industrialize in the past, there may be a new window of opportunity. This is due to the convergence of what has been called 'brilliant' new technologies associated...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011984501
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The Past and Future of Manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe: Ready for Industry 4.0?
Naudé, Wim; Surdej, Aleksander; Cameron, Martin - 2019
could do more to promote entrepreneurship; to diversify and grow manufacturing export markets through focused trade …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012005842