ID | 173747 |
Title Proper | Exchange rate volatility, heterogeneous firms and market concentration |
Language | ENG |
Author | Bing Lu ; Wang, Yaqi ; Tan, Xiaofen |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | With the gradual promotion of market‐oriented reform of the RMB exchange rate, the fluctuation range of the RMB exchange rate is increasing. How to deal with the impact of exchange rate volatility on Chinese exports is an important challenge faced by China. This paper finds that although exchange rate volatility, as a whole, has a negative impact on exports, high‐productivity exporters are less prone to exchange rate volatility shock in both intensive and extensive margins. As high‐productivity firms are less affected by exchange rate risk, they account for larger market shares. This paper, from a new perspective, provides evidence that increasing productivity helps mitigate the negative impact of exchange volatility on exports. |
`In' analytical Note | China and World Economy Vol. 28, No.4; Jul-Aug 2020: p.51-75 |
Journal Source | China and World Economy 2020-08 28, 4 |
Key Words | Exchange Rate Volatility ; Firm Performance ; Market Concentration ; Export Quantity ; Export Value |