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Peter Eppinger
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Economist investigating international trade and multinationals at the University of Oldenburg and CESifo. Previously Uni Tübingen, LMU

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Wir haben heute angefangen zu lesen mit unseren Kindern (4 und 6 Jahre alt). Das Buch hat uns sofort in seinen Bann gezogen.

Bei Bestellungen über die Autorenwelt bekommen die Autoren ein paar Cent mehr:
tinyurl.com/westwind-buch

Übrigens: Auch ein tolles Weihnachtsgeschenk!
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Als mir der Westwind Geschichten erzählte – Magische Weihnachtsabenteuer zum Vorlesen
Hör zu, was der Westwind erzählt Als ein magisches Buch im Besitz eines schusseligen Zauberers landet, der in einem alten Turm lebt, ist es wahnsinnig aufgeregt. Doch anstatt das Buch mit spannenden Z...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I am looking for a doctoral researcher to join our team in International Economics at the University of Oldenburg: uol.de/job647en

It's a fully funded position.

Please apply/ repost/ pass it on!

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Research assistant / Doctoral student in International Economics // University of Oldenburg
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July 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Thank you! Good news on trade are sorely needed
July 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The paper has been quite a journey with many important learnings for us along the way.

We have benefited substantially from valuable comments by editor Andrea Presbitero, several referees, Wihlem Kohler and many conference and seminar audiences.

Thank you!

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July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
But aren't their other potential explanations?

Yes, and we explore them in detail in our firm data.

We find no evidence that foreign-owned firms' superior distribution networks, more favorable evolution of input prices, or differential demand shocks played a relevant role.

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July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Our rich micro data for Spain points to an important financial advantage of foreign ownership:

For small and financially vulnerable firms, foreign ownership made the biggest difference.

For them, accessing foreign capital markets via their multinational parent was crucial

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July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Global Financial Crisis dealt a major blow to world exports: The "Great Trade Collapse"

Yet, looking at Spain, we find that exports by foreign-owned firms dropped much less in the crisis (compared to domestic firms).

But why?

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July 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Wait for it
May 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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