Government efficiency and exports in China

Antonia Reinecke and Hans-Joerg Schmerer ()

No 7/2017, CEAMeS Discussion Paper Series from University of Hagen, Center for East Asia Macro-economic Studies (CEAMeS)

Abstract: This paper investigates the role of local governments' efficiency on exports in China. We argue that firms located in provinces characterized by high governmental efficiency export more due to a positive productivity effect that lowers transaction costs. The analysis builds on NBS firm-level data that covers a representative sample of Chinese establishments. We find a positive correlation between provincial governments efficiency and Chinese firm's exports. Moreover, we are able to show that the positive link between firm size and exports is magnified by governmental fficiency. Larger firms export more and this relationship is much stronger in provinces with more efficient provincial governments.

Date: 2017
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