Firm Ex Ante Heterogeneity, Entry and the Labour Share

A-Tier
Journal: Economic Journal
Year: 2023
Volume: 133
Issue: 649
Pages: 235-257

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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

Abstract

This paper considers a two-sector real business cycle model augmented with firm heterogeneity and firm dynamics, and studies the steady state and dynamic properties of the model in response to a decline in the relative price of investment. It shows that both firm heterogeneity and entry play a crucial role in the decline in the labour share and the increase in capital intensity observed in the US economy. Using ORBIS firm-level data of the US economy, the paper finds robust evidence consistent with the mechanisms described in the model.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:econjl:v:133:y:2023:i:649:p:235-257.
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25