Firm and product survival analysis: Evidence from South African tax administrative and products data

Syden Mishi, Weliswa Matekenya, Leward Jeke, Ronney M. Ncwadi and Roseline T. Karambakuwa

No wp-2021-107, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: Enterprise development, especially expansion into export markets, is essential to create employment and unlock growth potential in many economies, including in sub-Saharan Africa. However, both firm and product survival (mainly in the export market) is not sufficiently documented to inform business development and export growth strategies.

Keywords: Enterprises; Survival analysis; Firm performance; Exports; Employment; Special Economic Zones (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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