Firms & Trade
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International friends and enemies
As countries become greater economic friends in terms of the welfare effects of their productivity growth, they become greater political friends in...
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Development in an era of deglobalisation
In an era of deglobalisation, developing countries need more equality within their borders
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Trade in developing economies
Why do trade barriers remain high in developing countries despite the significant potential to drive economic growth through trade?
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Using social connections to solve coordination failure: Evidence from assembly lines in India
An experiment in garment factories suggests that stronger social connections among co-workers can enhance coordination when incentives are group-based
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In the eyes of the beholder: How do artisans set prices for their products
Artisans who are attached to their creative output offer discounts to discerning buyers, even when these buyers have a high willingness to pay
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Boosting firm productivity through joining multinational supply chains
Domestic firms that start supplying to multinational corporations see their productivity grow between 6% and 9%
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Market power versus supply chain regulations: Lessons from Bangladesh
A ban on intermediary oil traders, intended to reduce their market power, backfired: prices rose 10% as wholesalers lost intermediary trade credit
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The causal effects of competition on prices and quality
Governments can outsource public services and achieve lower prices, without sacrificing quality, if they can ensure that there is enough competition
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Is quality upgrading a motive for vertical integration?
Vertically integrating suppliers is a strategy firms use to improve product quality by ensuring higher-quality inputs