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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016
International Journal of Production Economics, 2015
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 00036840701222470, Apr 11, 2011
In Taiwan, a dichotomous market structure is closely related to the progress of economic developm... more In Taiwan, a dichotomous market structure is closely related to the progress of economic development. The purpose of the present article is to examine the market dynamics and dichotomous nature of Taiwanese manufacturing. A model of dynamic adjustment of industry structure is considered when both the speed of adjustment and the long-run market concentration are allowed to vary across industries. We use 118 four-digit manufacturing industries for empirical analysis of our models spanning between 1981 and 1991. Empirical findings show that both the speed of adjustment and long-run industry concentration are predominantly determined by minimum efficient scale. The speed of adjustment is much faster in a small open economy like Taiwan compared to mature economies like the US and Australia. In addition, the dichotomous nature of the market is supported in our findings for both periods, viz, 1981–1986 and 1986–1991, albeit weaker for the later period.
Empirica, 2000
Studies of industry profitability generally deal with long-run equilibrium models, making no allo... more Studies of industry profitability generally deal with long-run equilibrium models, making no allowance for slow adjustment to equilibrium. In this study, a cross-sectional analysis is carried out against a sample of Australian manufacturing industries at the Australian Standard Industrial Classification (ASIC) four-digit level between 1977-78 and 1984-85. Firstly, a profit model is estimated in equilibrium form as well as allowing for both uniform and variable adjustment rates across industries. The variable adjustment model is superior, with either model implying at least half adjustment to equilibrium within the seven-year sample period. Secondly, results are examined for the impact of firm homogeneity of firms within industries. Homogeneity of firms is found to have substantial impact, increasing both the estimated profits-concentration relationship and the estimated speed of adjustment.
Child labour is a complex problem basically rooted in poverty. The Government of India has formul... more Child labour is a complex problem basically rooted in poverty. The Government of India has formulated policies since the economic reforms of the early 1990s. Children under fourteen comprise 3.6 per cent of the total labour force in India. Nearly eighty-five per cent are engaged in the traditional agricultural sector, less than nine per cent in manufacturing, services and repairs
Indian economic reform since early 1990s aims at improving productivity and competitiveness of ma... more Indian economic reform since early 1990s aims at improving productivity and competitiveness of major industries. The paper examines spillovers from foreign direct investment (FDI), research and development (R&D) and exporting activities on productivity both for foreign and domestic manufacturing firms. The data is obtained from the PROWESS database provided by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Balanced panel of
This article examines the relationship between aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Aus... more This article examines the relationship between aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Australia. The findings support the life-cycle hypothesis, which suggests that the age-citation profile should increase, reach a peak and then decline with age. These results indicate that the age-citation profile of judges is similar to other professions such as academia. The results continue to hold when we control for human capital accumulation, differences in abilities and changes in the appointment process over time.
Through altering competitive conditions, globalisation can have a significant impact on productiv... more Through altering competitive conditions, globalisation can have a significant impact on productivity of the domestic economy. Foreign competition can stimulate the productivity improvements by domestic firms or it can lead to the elimination of inefficient producers. Alternatively, the threat or reality of foreign competition can impede investment in new equipment and techniques, thereby slowing the adaptation of productivity improvements. Thus,
This paper investigates the long-run relationship between labour productivity and employment, and... more This paper investigates the long-run relationship between labour productivity and employment, and between labour productivity and real wages in the case of the Indian manufacturing sector. The panel data set consists of 17 two-digit manufacturing industries for the period 1973-74 to 1999-2001. We find that productivity-wages and productivity-employment are panel cointegrated for all industries. We find that both employment and
Child labour is a socio-economic phenomenon which stems from poverty, illiteracy, unemployment an... more Child labour is a socio-economic phenomenon which stems from poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and government apathy. In recent years the Government of India has initiated significant policy changes to combat child labour. Children under 14 comprise 3.6% of the total labour force in India. Nearly 85% are engaged in the traditional agricultural sector, less than 9% in manufacturing, services and repairs and only about 0.8% in factories. A large number of non-governmental and voluntary organisations are involved, along with national and international organisations, in reducing this problem. This paper reviews the current state of child labour in India. Comprehensive policy aspects are identified which could reduce the incidence of child labour.
This paper draws on a unique survey of urban employees in Jiangsu that was designed to assist ana... more This paper draws on a unique survey of urban employees in Jiangsu that was designed to assist analysis of workers' satisfaction with the urban social insurance scheme in China. While most previous perception research has focused on the attitudes of workers currently or formerly employed in the public sector, this paper sheds light on whether workers in the urban non-state sector are satisfied with the level of social insurance coverage and whether their perceptions compare favourably with workers in the state-owned sector. Thus, the study aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of how China's urban workers perceive social insurance reforms. The second part of the paper discusses the globalisation and social protection debate in India and draws implications for the Indian experience from both our perception research and China's experience with urban social insurance reform more generally.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2016
International Journal of Production Economics, 2015
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 00036840701222470, Apr 11, 2011
In Taiwan, a dichotomous market structure is closely related to the progress of economic developm... more In Taiwan, a dichotomous market structure is closely related to the progress of economic development. The purpose of the present article is to examine the market dynamics and dichotomous nature of Taiwanese manufacturing. A model of dynamic adjustment of industry structure is considered when both the speed of adjustment and the long-run market concentration are allowed to vary across industries. We use 118 four-digit manufacturing industries for empirical analysis of our models spanning between 1981 and 1991. Empirical findings show that both the speed of adjustment and long-run industry concentration are predominantly determined by minimum efficient scale. The speed of adjustment is much faster in a small open economy like Taiwan compared to mature economies like the US and Australia. In addition, the dichotomous nature of the market is supported in our findings for both periods, viz, 1981–1986 and 1986–1991, albeit weaker for the later period.
Empirica, 2000
Studies of industry profitability generally deal with long-run equilibrium models, making no allo... more Studies of industry profitability generally deal with long-run equilibrium models, making no allowance for slow adjustment to equilibrium. In this study, a cross-sectional analysis is carried out against a sample of Australian manufacturing industries at the Australian Standard Industrial Classification (ASIC) four-digit level between 1977-78 and 1984-85. Firstly, a profit model is estimated in equilibrium form as well as allowing for both uniform and variable adjustment rates across industries. The variable adjustment model is superior, with either model implying at least half adjustment to equilibrium within the seven-year sample period. Secondly, results are examined for the impact of firm homogeneity of firms within industries. Homogeneity of firms is found to have substantial impact, increasing both the estimated profits-concentration relationship and the estimated speed of adjustment.
Child labour is a complex problem basically rooted in poverty. The Government of India has formul... more Child labour is a complex problem basically rooted in poverty. The Government of India has formulated policies since the economic reforms of the early 1990s. Children under fourteen comprise 3.6 per cent of the total labour force in India. Nearly eighty-five per cent are engaged in the traditional agricultural sector, less than nine per cent in manufacturing, services and repairs
Indian economic reform since early 1990s aims at improving productivity and competitiveness of ma... more Indian economic reform since early 1990s aims at improving productivity and competitiveness of major industries. The paper examines spillovers from foreign direct investment (FDI), research and development (R&D) and exporting activities on productivity both for foreign and domestic manufacturing firms. The data is obtained from the PROWESS database provided by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Balanced panel of
This article examines the relationship between aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Aus... more This article examines the relationship between aging and productivity in the Federal Court of Australia. The findings support the life-cycle hypothesis, which suggests that the age-citation profile should increase, reach a peak and then decline with age. These results indicate that the age-citation profile of judges is similar to other professions such as academia. The results continue to hold when we control for human capital accumulation, differences in abilities and changes in the appointment process over time.
Through altering competitive conditions, globalisation can have a significant impact on productiv... more Through altering competitive conditions, globalisation can have a significant impact on productivity of the domestic economy. Foreign competition can stimulate the productivity improvements by domestic firms or it can lead to the elimination of inefficient producers. Alternatively, the threat or reality of foreign competition can impede investment in new equipment and techniques, thereby slowing the adaptation of productivity improvements. Thus,
This paper investigates the long-run relationship between labour productivity and employment, and... more This paper investigates the long-run relationship between labour productivity and employment, and between labour productivity and real wages in the case of the Indian manufacturing sector. The panel data set consists of 17 two-digit manufacturing industries for the period 1973-74 to 1999-2001. We find that productivity-wages and productivity-employment are panel cointegrated for all industries. We find that both employment and
Child labour is a socio-economic phenomenon which stems from poverty, illiteracy, unemployment an... more Child labour is a socio-economic phenomenon which stems from poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and government apathy. In recent years the Government of India has initiated significant policy changes to combat child labour. Children under 14 comprise 3.6% of the total labour force in India. Nearly 85% are engaged in the traditional agricultural sector, less than 9% in manufacturing, services and repairs and only about 0.8% in factories. A large number of non-governmental and voluntary organisations are involved, along with national and international organisations, in reducing this problem. This paper reviews the current state of child labour in India. Comprehensive policy aspects are identified which could reduce the incidence of child labour.
This paper draws on a unique survey of urban employees in Jiangsu that was designed to assist ana... more This paper draws on a unique survey of urban employees in Jiangsu that was designed to assist analysis of workers' satisfaction with the urban social insurance scheme in China. While most previous perception research has focused on the attitudes of workers currently or formerly employed in the public sector, this paper sheds light on whether workers in the urban non-state sector are satisfied with the level of social insurance coverage and whether their perceptions compare favourably with workers in the state-owned sector. Thus, the study aims to provide a more comprehensive picture of how China's urban workers perceive social insurance reforms. The second part of the paper discusses the globalisation and social protection debate in India and draws implications for the Indian experience from both our perception research and China's experience with urban social insurance reform more generally.