Despite abundant research, we lack systematic knowledge on the effects of export
promotion programs (EPPs). Extant research is largely fragmented and shows contradictory …

The manuscript reports on an integrative assessment of exporting research published in 821
academic articles during the period 1960–2007. Such an undertaking is deemed necessary …

The authors present the results of a study that empirically tests a model connecting national
export-promotion programs with export performance through the intervening role of export …

The purpose of the study is to analyse the joint impact of external factors of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as export promotion programmes (EPPs), which …

In this paper, we attempt to further develop an international resource-based view of small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by examining the effectiveness of a set of export …

What key factors result in superior export performance for small firms from small countries?
Drawing on the internationalization process model and organizational learning theory, the …

This paper analyzes differences in firm exporter performance for small-and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs). Traditionally, it is argued that these firms face several disadvantages for …

Discussion Revised literature has emphasized the need to proceed through a thorough
evaluation of EPPs, using a rigorous approach that takes into account the different …

Most countries promote exports. This paper answers two questions: Does export promotion
improve firm performance, and do any benefits outweigh costs? We solve self-selection …

Extant literature is equivocal on the effect of government-designed export promotion
instruments and services (EPS) on firm performance. Moreover, literature examining the …