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Structural Change in Firm Dynamics: From Inter-Firm Network and Geospatial Perspectives

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  • Gee Hee HONG
  • OGURA Yoshiaki
  • SAITO Yukiko

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This paper examines how unprecedented population aging affects firm dynamics in Japan, using the panel data from 2007 to 2016. Our analysis confirms that during this time, average firm age increased due to low rates of firm entry and exit. Average age of CEOs also increased with population aging and low turnover of CEOs. Aging of firms and CEOs is more salient in rural areas than urban areas. Furthermore, as voluntary firm exits are positively correlated with the age of CEOs, more exits are likely to occur as population aging intensifies. In rural areas, low density of firms may imply higher search costs in finding new transaction partners. Firm exit induced by exit of transaction partners is more likely to happen for rural areas. Our results suggest that policies aimed at supporting business succession and addressing increases in voluntary exists should cater to the lifecycle of firms as well as the geographic location of firms.

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  • Gee Hee HONG & OGURA Yoshiaki & SAITO Yukiko, 2019. "Structural Change in Firm Dynamics: From Inter-Firm Network and Geospatial Perspectives," Policy Discussion Papers 19031, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).
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    1. Yojiro Ito & Daisuke Miyakawa, 2022. "Performance of Exiting Firms in Japan: An Empirical Analysis Using Exit Mode Data," IMES Discussion Paper Series 22-E-07, Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank of Japan.
    2. Gee Hee HONG & ITO Arata & SAITO Yukiko & Thi-Ngoc Anh NGUYEN, 2020. "Structural Changes in Japanese SMEs: Business Dynamism in Aging Society and Inter-Firm Transaction Network," Policy Discussion Papers 20003, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI).

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