Discussion Paper
No. 2019-58 | November 12, 2019
Mohammad Movahedi, Kiumars Shahbazi and Ahmed Haidara Ould Abdessalam
Firms' export decisions: selection versus trial-and-error
(Published in Recent developments in international economics)

Abstract

In this paper, an original and simple theoretical model is developed to better integrate various dimensions of the firms' decision to export. The model sheds light on the affirmations of the founding models of the 'new theory of international trade', in particular the role of productivity and sunk costs of exporting in the firms’ export decisions. It can also explain stylized facts that seem difficult to reconcile with the implications of the founding models: 1) flows of export market entry and exit are substantial; 2) entry into export markets would be rather gradual in the sense that firms start exporting small quantities and, if they survive, quickly expand their exports.

JEL Classification:

F10

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[Please cite the corresponding journal article] Mohammad Movahedi, Kiumars Shahbazi, and Ahmed Haidara Ould Abdessalam (2019). Firms' export decisions: selection versus trial-and-error. Economics Discussion Papers, No 2019-58, Kiel Institute for the World Economy. http://www.economics-ejournal.org/economics/discussionpapers/2019-58


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