Does product complexity matter for firms' TFP?

被引：6
|
作者：
Guan, Shu [1 ]
Cheng, Liwei [1 ]
机构：
[1] Dalian Univ Technol, Sch Econ & Management, Bldg 2 Linggong Rd, Dalian 116024, Liaoning, Peoples R China
来源：
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE | 2020年 / 160卷
基金：
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词：
Complexity; Productivity; Knowledge; Specialization; ECONOMIC-GROWTH; TRADE; EXPORTS; INPUTS; CHINA;
D O I：
10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120233
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
This study investigated the complexity-productivity linkage at the firm level. Using data on a large sample of Chinese manufacturing sector firms from 2000 to 2006, the complexity of a firm was evaluated via product complexity. Product complexity was found to be positively related to a higher productivity level. This finding remained robust after several sensitivity checks, sample selection, and the use of alternative complexity and productivity indicators. Across different sectors and provinces, technological factors explained the effect of complexity on productivity. specialization in more complex products exerted a mediating impact between technological factors and firm productivity.
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