This paper analyzes the impact of changes in energy prices on the competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Chile. Using the Chilean Annual National Industrial Survey data, the paper illustrates that, first, increases in energy prices generally do not hurt firm competitiveness. Second, the impact of energy prices depends on the fuel type—while electricity price increases are negatively correlated with firm outcomes, fossil fuel price increases have...
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2023/05/08
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS10436
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2023/05/08
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Disclosed
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The Effects of Energy Prices on Firm Competitiveness : Evidence from Chile