Domestic rivalry and export performance: Theory and evidence from international airline markets

Joseph A. Clougherty, Anming Zhang

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Abstract

The much studied relationship between domestic rivalry and export performance consists of those supporting a national-champion rationale, and those supporting a rivalry rationale. While the empirical literature generally supports the positive effects of domestic rivalry, the national-champion rationale actually rests on firmer theoretical ground. We address this inconsistency by providing a theoretical framework that illustrates three paths via which domestic rivalry translates into enhanced international exports. Furthermore, empirical tests on the world airline industry elicit the existence of one particular path - an enhanced firm performance effect - that connects domestic rivalry with improved international exports.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)440-468
Number of pages29
JournalCanadian Journal of Economics
Volume42
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics and Econometrics

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