A deficit of superstar plants, an excess of microestablishments, and the success of underperformers are key symptoms of Colombia’s development problem

Economic complexity and R&D investment influence the number, size, product quality, and diversification of exporters, making them policy...

A new trade deal could open opportunities for foreign and domestic private firms if China is willing to open sectors and protect intellectual property

Who wins and losses in the technology trade war? John van Reenen (MIT) explains why technology transfer in a globalised world isn’t a zero sum game

Liberalising trade and FDI is key to the promotion of domestic value added into a country’s exports, as the Chinese experience highlights

Lack of insurance is a key constraint to small firms. Flexibility sees improved outcomes and socioeconomic status, combined with lower default rates.

Evidence from China shows tax revenues increase in the short run from better enforcement, but these increases decrease over time as firms downsize

The arrival of the steamship benefitted some countries but not others, with the strength and inclusiveness of institutions playing a key role

A cheap intervention increased firm registration but failed to impact tax registration, negating potential tax revenue