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Innovation, Survival and Performance of Canadian Manufacturing Plants

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  • Baldwin, John R. Gu, Wulong

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This paper examines the determinants of innovation and the role of innovation in productivity growth, shifts in market share and survival in the Canadian manufacturing sector. It presents a model that examines the effect of innovation on plant performance and plant survival.

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  • Baldwin, John R. Gu, Wulong, 2004. "Innovation, Survival and Performance of Canadian Manufacturing Plants," Economic Analysis (EA) Research Paper Series 2004022e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.
    • Handle: RePEc:stc:stcp5e:2004022e
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    Manufacturing; Business performance and ownership; Science and technology; Economic accounts; Entry; exit; mergers and growth; Innovation; Productivity accounts;
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