This empirical research examines the export effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) with reference to Bangladesh economy. An export supply function extended with the FDI variable has been employed with panel data. Econometric estimations unveil clear-cut contribution of inward FDI to boost...

Nontraditional export development has been a rallying cry in emerging countries. This recounting of the stages that a new export firm passes through derives from observations in the field. It treats the exporter as an entrepreneur and uses the experience of start-ups to help the entrepreneur...

This paper investigates the presence of productivity spillovers due to exporting. In particular, we examine whether productivity gains from exporting spillover upstream (to suppliers), downstream (to customers) or horizontally (to competitors). Using plant-level data on Indonesian manufacturing...

The international commercial terms (incoterms) are important documents for exporters and importers in minimizing risks during a series of international trades so that rights and obligations are still implemented. Various incoterms documents have their respective functions. The involvement of...

Exporting has evolved to be one of the fastest growing economic activities in recent times. Increased interest in exporting can be attributed to changing economic conditions across the world viz. growing liberalization, integration and global competition, etc. However, in this highly competitive...

Financing resources play a significant role in escalating export ventures particularly of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) which face a stiff competition from the larger firms. Finance is essential not only for successful operation of current activities of the firm but also aids in...

The study is an attempt to analyse the impact of specific sources of finance on firms' export performance by investigating empirically the SME exporters' preferred mode of financing their various export operations and linking it with their export profitability. Based on the findings it is...

Exporting plays a crucial role in accelerating the growth and profitability of firms. It enables them to achieve sustained competitive advantages. Interest in exporting is driven by the changing global economic scenario, liberalization, and emerging global competition. These reasons have...