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In order to make public as quickly as possible the results of theoretical research and policy analysis, discussion papers will be posted on our web site. We hope that this will stimulate further discussion on matters of policy and policy research.

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 Use of FTAs in Australia

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Richard POMFRET  (School of Economics, the University of Adelaide)
Uwe KAUFMANN  (School of Economics, the University of Adelaide)
Christopher FINDLAY  (School of Economics, the University of Adelaide)
August 2010  10-E-042

Abstract

 Repayment Enforcement and Informational Advantages: Empirical determinants of trade credit use

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UCHIDA Hirofumi  (Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University)
UESUGI Iichiro  (Senior Fellow, RIETI/Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
HOTEI Masaki  (Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance)
August 2010  10-E-041

Abstract

 Productivity, Markup, Scale Economies, and the Business Cycle: Estimates from firm-level panel data in Japan

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KIYOTA Kozo  (Faculty of Business Administration, Yokohama National University)
July 2010  10-E-040

Abstract

 Exporters' Response to FTA Tariff Preferences: Evidence from Thailand

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Archanun KOHPAIBOON  (Thammasat University)
July 2010  10-E-039

Abstract

 Business Use of FTAs in Korea

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Inkyo CHEONG  (Inha University)
Hansung KIM  (Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP))
Jungran CHO  (Inha University)
June 2010  10-E-038

Abstract

 Why Do Some Firms Persistently Outperform Others? An investigation of the interactions between innovation and export strategies

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ITO Keiko  (Senshu University)
LECHEVALIER Sébastien  (L'Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales (EHESS) (Paris))
June 2010  10-E-037

Abstract

 Efficiency of Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) when Fishers are able to Choose Vessel Sizes: An experimental approach

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HIGASHIDA Keisaku  (Kwansei Gakuin University)
MANAGI Shunsuke  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
July 2010  10-E-036

Abstract

 Shared Renewable Resource and International Trade: Technical measures for fisheries management

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TAKARADA Yasuhiro  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
June 2010  10-E-035

Abstract

 Determinants of Currency Invoicing in Japanese Exports: A firm-level analysis

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ITO Takatoshi  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
KOIBUCHI Satoshi  (Chuo University)
SATO Kiyotaka  (Yokohama National University)
SHIMIZU Junko  (Senshu University)
June 2010  10-E-034

Abstract

 Does Firm Boundary Matter? The effect of offshoring on productivity of Japanese firms

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ITO Banri  (Fellow, RIETI)
TOMIURA Eiichi  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
WAKASUGI Ryuhei  (Research Counselor, RIETI)
June 2010  10-E-033

Abstract

 Offshoring and Corporate Headquarters: Evidence from Japanese firm-level data

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TOMIURA Eiichi  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
ITO Banri  (Fellow, RIETI)
WAKASUGI Ryuhei  (Research Counselor, RIETI)
June 2010  10-E-032

Abstract

 Mark-up, Productivity and Imperfect Competition: An empirical analysis of the Japanese retail trade industry

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KATO Atsuyuki  (Fellow, RIETI)
June 2010  10-E-031

Abstract

 Measuring Economic Localization: Evidence from Japanese firm-level data

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NAKAJIMA Kentaro  (Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University)
SAITO Yukiko  (Fujitsu Research Institute)
UESUGI Iichiro  (Consulting Fellow, RIETI)
June 2010  10-E-030

Abstract

 Small Business Credit Scoring: Evidence from Japan

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HASUMI Ryo  (Japan Center for Economic Research)
HIRATA Hideaki  (Hosei University / Japan Center for Economic Research)
June 2010  10-E-029

Abstract

 Output Quality, Skill Intensity, and Factor Contents of Trade: An empirical analysis based on microdata of the Census of Manufactures

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FUKAO Kyoji  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
ITO Keiko  (Senshu University)
June 2010  10-E-028

Abstract

 Regional Monetary Coordination in Asia after the Global Financial Crisis: Comparison in regional monetary stability between ASEAN+3 and ASEAN+3+3

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OGAWA Eiji  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
May 2010  10-E-027

Abstract

 How Do Chinese Industries Benefit from FDI Spillovers?

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ITO Banri  (Fellow, RIETI)
YASHIRO Naomitsu  (Consulting Fellow, RIETI)
XU Zhaoyuan  (Enterprise Research Institute of the Developing Research Center of the State Council)
CHEN Xiaohong  (Enterprise Research Institute of the Developing Research Center of the State Council)
WAKASUGI Ryuhei  (Research Counselor, RIETI)
May 2010  10-E-026

Abstract

 Volatility, Nonstandard Employment, and Productivity: An empirical analysis using firm-level data

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MORIKAWA Masayuki  (Vice President, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-025

Abstract

 The Dynamics of Knowledge Diversity and Economic Growth

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Marcus BERLIANT  (Washington University)
FUJITA Masahisa  (President, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-024

Abstract

 Subsidies, Fisheries Management, and International Trade

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JINJI Naoto  (Kyoto University)
April 2010  10-E-023

Abstract

 Managerial Entrenchment and Anti-takeover Provisions in Japan

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HOSONO Kaoru  (Gakushuin University)
TAKIZAWA Miho  (Toyo University)
TSURU Kotaro  (Senior Fellow, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-022

Abstract

 Empirical Study of IPTV Diffusion: Comparison between Japan and Korea

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KINUGASA Satoshi  (Bank of Japan)
MOTOHASHI Kazuyuki  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
Yeong-Wha SAWNG  (Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute)
TERADA Shinichiro  (the University of Tokyo)
April 2010  10-E-021

Abstract

 Bargaining in Technology Markets: An empirical study of biotechnology alliances

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KINUKAWA Shinya  (Komazawa University)
MOTOHASHI Kazuyuki  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-020

Abstract

 Educational Support and Individual Ability with Endogenous Fertility

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OGURO Kazumasa  (Consulting Fellow, RIETI)
OSHIO Takashi  (Professor, Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University)
TAKAHATA Junichiro  (Graduate School of Economics, Hitotsubashi University)
April 2010  10-E-019

Abstract

 Environmental Standards under International Oligopoly

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ISHIKAWA Jota  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
OKUBO Toshihiro  (Kobe University)
April 2010  10-E-018

Abstract

 Productivity Distribution, Firm Heterogeneity, and Agglomeration: Evidence from firm-level data

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OKUBO Toshihiro  (Kobe University)
TOMIURA Eiichi  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-017

Abstract

 Industrial Relocation Policy and Heterogeneous Plants Sorted by Productivity: Evidence from Japan

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OKUBO Toshihiro  (Kobe University)
TOMIURA Eiichi  (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-016

Abstract

 Working Hours of Part-timers and the Measurement of Firm-level Productivity

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MORIKAWA Masayuki  (Vice President, RIETI)
April 2010  10-E-015

Abstract

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