Breinlich, H and Niemann, S and Solomon, E (2010) A Portrait of firm Expansion and Contraction Channels. UNSPECIFIED. University of Essex, Department of Economics, Economics Discussion Papers 693.
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Abstract
We present a novel set of stylised facts on forms of firm expansion and contraction, using unique business register data for the United Kingdom between 1997 and 2005. We distinguish between adjustments of employment and turnover at existing establishments, expansions and contractions taking place via greenfield investments and disinvestments, and via acquisitions and sell-offs. We document the relative importance of these three channels and how firms choose between them. We interpret our findings in the light of existing theories of firm dynamics, and propose directions for future theoretical developments.
| Item Type: | Monograph (UNSPECIFIED) |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics, Department of |
| Depositing User: | Jim Jamieson |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jul 2012 11:58 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Aug 2017 18:11 |
| URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/2723 |
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