Numerous studies have documented the rising dominance of large firms over the last few decades in many industrialized countries. Many research papers have focused on the potential negative effects of this increased market concentration, raising concerns about market power in both labor and product markets. In a new study, we investigate whether large firms also generate positive effects. Our research shows that large firms generate significant positive total factor productivity (TFP) spillove...| Liberty Street Economics
A productivity slowdown appears to be common across the U.S., with even the fastest-growing industries and the largest firms experiencing it.| Liberty Street Economics