We present, extend and estimate a model of international trade with firm heterogeneity in the tradition of Melitz (2003 … prices, productivity levels and markups as functions of openness to trade at a sectoral level. The theory lends itself … naturally to a difference in differences estimation, with international differences in trade openness at the sector level …

We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya's manufacturing sector, using a … panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our analysis reveals that liberalizing trade generates high productivity improvements in … all industries benefited from the lowering of import duties, especially the food and bakery, and garment industry, where …

We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya’s manufacturing sector, using a … panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our analysis reveals that liberalizing trade generates high productivity improvements in … all industries benefited from the lowering of import duties, especially the food and bakery, and garment industry, where …