Which Indonesian firms export? The importance of foreign networks

摘要: This article examines export propensities among Indonesian manufacturers. The pattern of trade between nations is well understood, but much less known about firm level determinants to export: why do some firms start while others continue produce for the domestic market? One reason different could be that sunk costs exports differ firms. if foreign networks decrease export-costs and thereby have a positive impact on propensity in manufacturing establishments. Three types are examined: ownership, import, regional presence Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).