Three studies on spatial dependence and interaction based on Brazilian data
New theoretical and empirical developments in political economy
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Author(s): |
Pedro Silva Scazufca
Total Authors: 1
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Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
Press: | São Paulo. |
Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Economia, Administração e Contabilidade (FEA/SBD) |
Defense date: | 2008-11-14 |
Examining board members: |
Eduardo Amaral Haddad;
Carlos Roberto Azzoni;
Edson Paulo Domingues
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Advisor: | Eduardo Amaral Haddad |
Abstract | |
The aim of this study is to understand if spatial aspects influence firms export performance. The analysis is made with data from nineteen exporting sectors of the state of São Paulo, which constitute the largest industrial export agglomeration of the country. The results obtained through the Export Determinants Model confirm the hypothesis that spatial aspects are relevant for firms exports. As it appears in Krugman-Livas Model, economic specialization seems to be a major determinant of sales to other countries. Agglomeration economies effects were significant for almost all sectors, showing that urbanization economies, which have already been identified in various studies as important for the growth of cities, also seem to be relevant to firms which export. It was also observed that spillover effects into the sectors are representative for exports. Furthermore, access to markets affects sectors in a different way. (AU) |