| Abstract: |
This paper examines the exporting behaviour of Russian manufacturers by
considering the effects of firm characteristics and external conditions. Two
measures of export behaviour are considered: the decision to export and the
share of exports to developed markets. I find that specific exporting
experience is the main determinant of both export status and destination.
Contrary to studies for other countries, firm features, with the exception of
firm size, are irrelevant for export status, while labour productivity is
important in determining the intensity of exports to developed markets. There
is also evidence that spillover effects from agglomeration have an effect on
exporting. At the same time, a lower degree of regulatory capture and a less
corrupt judiciary matter for orientation towards more developed markets, while
regional resource dependence does not hinder manufacturing exporting. |