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      The relatives are fine: use of qualitative firm data in economic analysis

      Fabling, Richard; Grimes, Arthur; Stevens, Philip
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       10.1080/13504851.2011.591722
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      Fabling, R., Grimes, A. & Stevens, P. (2012). The relatives are fine: use of qualitative firm data in economic analysis. Applied Economics Letters, 19(7), 615-618.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5878
      Abstract
      We use qualitative and quantitative data for the same firms to examine the robustness of firms' qualitative responses regarding their performance. In contrast to some prior studies, firms accurately respond to qualitative questions regarding productivity and profitability relative to other firms. One reason for this accuracy is that the qualitative response options specifically include a don't know category that reduces misreporting and bias.
      Date
      2012
      Type
      Journal Article
      Publisher
      Taylor and Francis Group
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