This paper presents a unifying theory, explaining the different relationships between firm size and export intensity that have been found in previous studies. We propose that transaction costs economies and different types of resources induce a moderating effect on the firm size and export...

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of firm size as a determinant of government-imposed, customs-related transaction costs (such as delays and the paperwork needed for customs clearance).Another purpose is to assess the impact that firm size has on the relationship between these...

This paper develops new directions on how individuals' use of multiple goals can be incorporated in econometric models of individual decision making. We start by outlining key components of multiple, simultaneous goal pursuit and multi-stage choice. Since different goals are often only partially...