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Bahar Ulupinar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • War and the Sectoral Distribution of Wealth: Evidence from United States Firms
    International Studies Quarterly, 2015
    Co-Authors: Isa Camyar, Bahar Ulupinar
    Abstract:

    We examine the sector-specific distributive effect of war in the US economy. We argue that war generates sector-specific distributive effects via demand-side and supply-side mechanisms. We also claim that war's distributive effects materialize over time. Our empirical analysis utilizes a panel data set with 22,354 U.S. firms for the period from 1960 to 2007. It probes the impact of the U.S. Government's war making on firm performance in the U.S. arms and non-arms (hybrid and civilian) sectors in both the short and long runs. Our analysis shows that war does not always affect U.S. non-arms sectors adversely. Indeed, war exercises a positive total long-run effect for these sectors. It also finds that the supposedly positive distributive effect of war for U.S. arms sectors proves weaker than analysts generally assume. Finally, it demonstrates that war-induced demand and supply shocks can explain these results. Overall, our research sheds light on a relatively understudied aspect of war and advances the general understanding of the political microeconomy of war making.

  • war and the Sectoral Distribution of wealth evidence from united states firms
    Social Science Research Network, 2015
    Co-Authors: Isa Camyar, Bahar Ulupinar
    Abstract:

    In this research, we examine the sector-specific distributive effect of war in the United States economy. We argue that war generates sector-specific distributive effects via demand-side and supply-side mechanisms. We also claim that war’s distributive effects materialize over time. Our empirical analysis utilizes a panel dataset with 22,354 U.S. firms for the period from 1960 to 2007. It probes the impact of the U.S. Government’s war making on firm performance in the U.S. arms and non-arms (hybrid and civilian) sectors in both the short and long runs. Our analysis shows that war does not always affect U.S. non-arms sectors adversely. Indeed, war exercises a positive total long-run effect for these sectors. It also finds that the supposedly positive distributive effect of war for U.S. arms sectors proves weaker than analysts generally assume. Finally, it demonstrates that war-induced demand and supply shocks can explain these results. Overall, our research sheds light on a relatively understudied aspect of war and advances the general understanding of the political micro-economy of war making.

Isa Camyar - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • War and the Sectoral Distribution of Wealth: Evidence from United States Firms
    International Studies Quarterly, 2015
    Co-Authors: Isa Camyar, Bahar Ulupinar
    Abstract:

    We examine the sector-specific distributive effect of war in the US economy. We argue that war generates sector-specific distributive effects via demand-side and supply-side mechanisms. We also claim that war's distributive effects materialize over time. Our empirical analysis utilizes a panel data set with 22,354 U.S. firms for the period from 1960 to 2007. It probes the impact of the U.S. Government's war making on firm performance in the U.S. arms and non-arms (hybrid and civilian) sectors in both the short and long runs. Our analysis shows that war does not always affect U.S. non-arms sectors adversely. Indeed, war exercises a positive total long-run effect for these sectors. It also finds that the supposedly positive distributive effect of war for U.S. arms sectors proves weaker than analysts generally assume. Finally, it demonstrates that war-induced demand and supply shocks can explain these results. Overall, our research sheds light on a relatively understudied aspect of war and advances the general understanding of the political microeconomy of war making.

  • war and the Sectoral Distribution of wealth evidence from united states firms
    Social Science Research Network, 2015
    Co-Authors: Isa Camyar, Bahar Ulupinar
    Abstract:

    In this research, we examine the sector-specific distributive effect of war in the United States economy. We argue that war generates sector-specific distributive effects via demand-side and supply-side mechanisms. We also claim that war’s distributive effects materialize over time. Our empirical analysis utilizes a panel dataset with 22,354 U.S. firms for the period from 1960 to 2007. It probes the impact of the U.S. Government’s war making on firm performance in the U.S. arms and non-arms (hybrid and civilian) sectors in both the short and long runs. Our analysis shows that war does not always affect U.S. non-arms sectors adversely. Indeed, war exercises a positive total long-run effect for these sectors. It also finds that the supposedly positive distributive effect of war for U.S. arms sectors proves weaker than analysts generally assume. Finally, it demonstrates that war-induced demand and supply shocks can explain these results. Overall, our research sheds light on a relatively understudied aspect of war and advances the general understanding of the political micro-economy of war making.

Carsten Sprenger - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • State Ownership in the Russian Economy. Part 1. Its Magnitude And Sectoral Distribution
    Journal of the New Economic Association, 2010
    Co-Authors: Carsten Sprenger
    Abstract:

    This article analyzes the extent and Sectoral Distribution of state ownership in the Russian economy. The different legal forms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Russia are described. Of-ficial data on the evolution of the size of the state sector is provided, where the size is measured by the number of SOEs, their share in employment, fixed assets, investment and industrial production. Shortcomings of the official ownership classification are highlighted. Next, the Sectoral Distribution of SOEs and the degree of their internationalization is described. Finally, data on the SOEs that are listed on the stock market is presented. It gives a picture of a much stronger involvement of the government in medium and large sized companies than what can be inferred from the official data. In a second part (to be published in the next issue of this journal) the governance problems and performance effects of state ownership are discussed.

  • State Ownership in the Russian Economy: Its Magnitude, Structure and Governance Problems
    SSRN Electronic Journal, 2008
    Co-Authors: Carsten Sprenger
    Abstract:

    This article analyzes the extent and Sectoral Distribution of state ownership in the Russian economy. The different legal forms of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Russia are described. Official data on the evolution of the size of the state sector is provided, where the size is measured by the number of SOEs, their share in employment, fixed assets, investment and industrial production. The Sectoral Distribution of SOEs, the degree of their internationalization and data on the subset of listed SOEs are described. The latter gives a picture of a much stronger involvement of the government in medium and large sized companies than what can be inferred from the official data. Furthermore, this article discusses the objectives and challenges for corporate governance of SOEs in Russia, and provides an international perspective of the performance of SOEs as compared to privately owned companies. Recent trends in the policy and management of state property are presented. The problems of corporate governance in Russia are described in an agency perspective, and survey evidence on corporate governance and transparency of Russian SOEs is provided. Particular attention is given to the legal construction of the state corporation. The final section on the performance effects of state ownership summarizes the key contributions in the international economic literature in this field.

Fred Gault - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Research and development in a service economy
    Research Evaluation, 1998
    Co-Authors: Fred Gault
    Abstract:

    Canada has a service economy and R&D in Canada is mainly a service sector activity. This paper examines the Sectoral Distribution of expenditure on R&D performance, with emphasis on the business sector in Canada and with international comparisons. Human resources are a key component in the performance of R&D, and comparisons are made, over time, of the number of research workers in service and non-service industries, of the ratio of professional to technical and other personnel, and of the changes in educational levels of R&D personnel. Using Canadian experience as a guide, some conclusions are drawn about the measurement challenges in producing indicators of the transition to a service economy. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

  • Research and Development in a Service Economy
    1997
    Co-Authors: Fred Gault
    Abstract:

    Canadahas a service economy and R&D in Canda is mainly a service sector activity. This paper examines the Sectoral Distribution of expenditure on R&D performance, with emphasis on the business sector in Cnada and with international comparisons. The principal observation is the key role played by service industry firms in the performing and commissioning of R&D.

Christopher Pissarides - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Welfare Policy and the Sectoral Distribution of Employment
    Review of Economic Dynamics, 2009
    Co-Authors: L. Rachel Ngai, Christopher Pissarides
    Abstract:

    We examine the Distribution of hours of work across industrial sectors in OECD countries. We find large disparities when sectors are disaggregated into those that produce goods without home substitutes, those that produce goods with home substitutes and health and social work. We attribute the disparities to tax and transfer policies in the presence of home production. High taxation reduces hours in sectors with close home substitutes by more than elsewhere. Health and social subsidies increase hours in that sector. We quantify these effects using Sectoral data and time use surveys for nineteen OECD countries.

  • welfare policy and the Sectoral Distribution of employment
    Research Papers in Economics, 2009
    Co-Authors: Christopher Pissarides, Rachel L Ngai
    Abstract:

    We examine the Distribution of hours of work across industrial sectors in OECD countries. We find large disparities when sectors are disaggregated into those that produce goods (a) with no home substitutes, (b) in health and social care, or (c) with close home substitutes. We attribute the disparities to tax and transfer policies in the presence of home production. General high taxation reduces hours in category (c) more than elsewhere and health and social subsidies increase hours in (b).