Does entry regulation hinder job creation? Evidence from the French retail industry

被引：180
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作者：
Bertrand, M [1 ]
Kramarz, F
机构：
[1] Univ Chicago, Grad Sch Business, Natl Bur Econ Res, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
[2] Ctr Econ Policy Res, Ctr Rech Econ & Stat, London SW1Y 6LA, England
来源：
QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS | 2002年 / 117卷 / 04期
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D O I：
10.1162/003355302320935052
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
Are product market and entry regulation key sources of low employment growth in many European countries? We investigate this question in the context of the French retail trade industry. Since 1974, approval by regional zoning boards has been required for the creation or extension of any large retain store in France. We exploit a unique database that provides time- and region-specific variation in boards' approval decisions. We show that stronger deterrence of entry by the boards increased retailer concentration and slowed down employment growth in France.
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页码：1369 / 1413
页数：45
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