Complex internationalization strategies and firm export performance during the great trade collapse

David Córcoles, Carmen Diaz-Mora and Rosario Gandoy

Journal of Economic Studies, 2019, vol. 46, issue 2, 246-265

Abstract: Purpose - Focusing on the global trade collapse and the subsequent recovery period, the purpose of this paper is to examine the export performance of firms that are involved in complex internationalization strategies. Design/methodology/approach - The authors use a random-effects probit model with panel data and a dynamic panel data model (GMM system) for Spanish manufacturing firms from 2006 to 2013 period. Findings - It is found that, once firm characteristics are controlled for, complex internationalization plays an important role in continuing to export and, additionally, positively influences the level of exports. Firms active in a complex mix of internationalization strategies have an added advantage, which enables them to confront the uncertainty of foreign markets in better conditions and translates to a lower likelihood of ceasing exporting and to higher export values. Practical implications - The present paper throws light on this question by showing that the negative impact of trade collapse in 2009 on the export level was lower for firms inserted in complex internationalization strategies and the subsequent recovery was more intense. Originality/value - The analysis goes one step further and investigates whether the impact is different during the trade collapse in 2009 and the following recovery. Here, previous empirical research at firm level on the role of complex internationalization strategies in trade is contradictory.

Keywords: Export performance; Complex internationalization; Firms’ characteristics; Trade collapse and recovery; F14; F60 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1108/JES-06-2017-0144

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