Production Functions with Electricity: The Enterprise Level

The practice of trade union pluralism at an enterprise level is seen as problematic for both the management of enterprises and the trade union movement. The problems arise from inter-union rivalries, competition and disputes over demarcations of privileges and rights. This article explores the practice of trade union pluralism at the enterprise level in Ghana with the aim of creating awareness of the effect of the practice on the general trade union movement. This qualitative study employed a cross-sectional design and used purposive and snowball sampling methods in selecting the participants. The data was analysed thematically. The findings from the study show that union pluralism is stimulating the decline in general union membership, the breakaway of local unions from the federations, and employersâ€™ classification of workers based on their qualifications once they are employed by organisations, and their assignment to specific unions (automatic membership at enterprise level). It is suggested that employment laws encourage union breakaways, which weakens the unions especially at the enterprise level. It is recommended that the state, labour officials and policy-makers should enforce labour laws, especially regarding freedom of association, and consider revisiting or amending some labour laws to curb their abuse. The government and labour institutions need to work together to operationalise the implementation of legal provisions on freedom of association or consider amending the provisions to curb the existing abuse.

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ECONOMIC TRUST AS A FACTOR IN PRODUCTION FUNCTIONS

International scientific journal Internauka Series Economical Sciences ◽

10.25313/2520-2294-2020-5-6039 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Orest Bonetskyy ◽

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Roman Zhelizniak ◽

Vasyl Kashchyshyn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Production Functions

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The End of Multi-Fibre Arrangement and Firm Performance in the Textile Industry: New Evidence

The Pakistan Development Review ◽

10.30541/v52i2pp.97-126 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 52 (2) ◽

pp. 97-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zara Liaqat

Keyword(s):

Textile Industry ◽

Manufacturing Industry ◽

Firm Heterogeneity ◽

Production Functions ◽

Firm Level ◽

Quality Ladders ◽

Sectoral Differences ◽

The Mean ◽

New Evidence ◽

Empirical Methodology

Using a sample of 321 textile and clothing companies for the years 1992 to 2010, this paper analyses the effect of quota phase-outs on firm-level efficiency in Pakistan following the end of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA). It highlights sectoral heterogeneity within the manufacturing industry as a result of MFA expiration. The empirical methodology uses the structural techniques proposed by Olley and Pakes (1996), and Levinsohn and Petrin (2003) in order to take care of endogeneity in the estimation of production functions. The results differ for the two industries: MFA expiration lead to an increase in the average productivity of textile producing firms but a significant reduction in the mean productivity of clothing producers. We offer a number of explanations for this outcome, such as a change in the input and product mix, entry by non-exporters in the clothing sector, and sectoral differences in quality ladders. A number of crucial policy lessons can be drawn from the findings of this study. JEL Classification:F13; F14; D24; C14; O19 Keywords: Multi-Fibre Arrangement, Trade Liberalisation, Productivity, Firm Heterogeneity, Simultaneity and Production Functions, Endogeneity of Protection

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Some Simple Thoughts on Model Building for Developing Countries

The Pakistan Development Review ◽

10.30541/v22i2pp.63-71 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 63-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Henk C. Bos

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Model Building ◽

Past Experience ◽

Policy Advice ◽

Production Functions ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Statistical Criteria ◽

Simple Models

The revival of interest in using models for developing countries for planning and policy advice makes it desirable to draw lessons from past experience. Simple models, focussed on specific issues, are to be preferred to large and comprehensive models. More empirical research is needed on supply and production functions for developing countries. Not statistical criteria but developmental considerations must determine the conclusions to be drawn from models. More explicit explanations of assumptions and modesty in presenting results of modelling work to policy makers are desirable.

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Valuable designing is the most important social problem (on A.L. Zhukov's monograph «Modern methods of wage regulation»)

Russian Economic Journal ◽

10.33983/0130-9757-2019-3-116-118 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 116-118

Author(s):

V.D. Roik

Keyword(s):

Social Problem ◽

Macro Level ◽

Existing Problems ◽

Modern Methods ◽

Wage Regulation ◽

Enterprise Level ◽

Practical Recommendations

Review of the book indicated in the review’s title. According to the summary of the reviewer's reflections on the monograph, its author: a) highly characterizes the whole complex set of existing problems in the field under consideration; b) gives practical recommendations for their resolution — to improve the mechanism of wage regulation in Russia at various management levels (from the macro level to the enterprise level).

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