Firm Efficiency in a Transition Economy: Evidence from Vietnam

Bich Thi Tran; Quentin Grafton; Thomas Kompas

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8381.2008.00268.x

Firm Efficiency in a Transition Economy: Evidence from Vietnam

Bich Thi Tran, Quentin Grafton, Thomas Kompas

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The paper examines efficiency performance of the non-state small and medium manufacturing industries in a transitional and developing economy. Using firm level data in Vietnam from 1996 and 2001, cross-sectional models are estimated using the stochastic frontier method. The results show a considerable variation in efficiency levels among firms and that a greater use of family labor and a metropolitan location are associated with improvement in technical efficiency. The results indicate few benefits from direct government financial and non-financial assistance to businesses.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	47-66
Journal	Asian Economic Journal
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8381.2008.00268.x
Publication status	Published - 2008

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