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Does small firm dynamics matter for occupation diversity and job quality? Evidence from Brazil

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  • Alan Bueno

    (São Paulo State University (UNESP)
    Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP))

  • Ben Hur Francisco Cardoso

    (Federal University of Santa Catarina)

  • Dominik Hartmann

    (Federal University of Santa Catarina)

  • Diogo Ferraz

    (São Paulo State University (UNESP)
    Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP)
    University of Hohenheim)

Abstract

Recent studies have explored the role of firm dynamics and the connection to job reallocation. However, limited attention has been devoted to the role of micro and small firms in this process, particularly about the quality of the jobs generated. Therefore, this article aims to measure the impact of micro and small firm dynamics on occupation diversification in Brazil, with specific emphasis on job quality. The study used data from 558 microregions within the Brazilian industrial sector between 2003 and 2015. Panel data were applied to three econometric models: Feasible Generalized Least Squares (FGLS), Driscoll–Kraay (DK) and Instrumental Variable (IV) models for robustness analysis, including Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS), Limited Information Maximum Likelihood (LIML), and the Generalized Method of Moments with Continuously Updating Estimators (GMM-CUE). Our main finding reveals that the dynamics of micro and small firms positively impact occupation diversity in Brazil, leading to the creation of a wider range of job types. Furthermore, the frequency of change of firms from microenterprises to small businesses increases the occupation diversity in the Brazilian industrial sector. Our findings are significant in providing policy recommendations for developing countries to achieve a more diverse labor market.

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  • Alan Bueno & Ben Hur Francisco Cardoso & Dominik Hartmann & Diogo Ferraz, 2024. "Does small firm dynamics matter for occupation diversity and job quality? Evidence from Brazil," Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Springer, vol. 13(1), pages 1-26, December.
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