How do exchange rate movements affect Chinese exports? — A firm-level investigation

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of International Economics
Year: 2015
Volume: 97
Issue: 1
Pages: 148-161

Authors (3)

Li, Hongbin (not in RePEc) Ma, Hong (Tsinghua University) Xu, Yuan (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper provides first-hand firm-level evidence on Chinese exporters' reaction to RMB exchange rate movements. We find that the RMB price response to exchange rate changes is very small, indicating relatively high exchange rate pass-through into foreign currency denominated prices, while the volume response is moderate and significant. Furthermore, exporters with higher productivity price more to market, though the pass-through is still very high. Other sources of heterogeneity, such as import intensity, distribution costs, income level of the destination countries, and foreign ownership also matter. Moreover, RMB appreciation reduces the probability of entry as well as the probability of continuing in the export market.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:inecon:v:97:y:2015:i:1:p:148-161
Journal Field
International
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25