Mark Roberts

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, Economics
Director, Federal Statistical Research Data Center

Research Summary

Interested in applied micro economics and industrial organization. His current research addresses empirical modeling of entry, exit and sunk costs as well as productivity and firm turnover.

Research Keywords

 These keywords and phrases come from the publications and other research output of this person. See other researchers related to these topics by clicking on any keyword.

Recent Publications

Firm R&D investment and export market exposure

Peters, B., Roberts, M. J. & Vuong, V. A., Dec 2022, In: Research Policy. 51, 10, 104601.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The role of firm factors in demand, cost, and export market selection for chinese footwear producers

Roberts, M. J., Xu, D. Y., Fan, X. & Zhang, S., Oct 1 2018, In: Review of Economic Studies. 85, 4, p. 2429-2461 33 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Dynamic R&D choice and the impact of the firm's financial strength

Peters, B., Roberts, M. J. & Vuong, V. A., Feb 17 2017, In: Economics of Innovation and New Technology. 26, 1-2, p. 134-149 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Estimating dynamic R&D choice: an analysis of costs and long-run benefits

Peters, B., Roberts, M. J., Vuong, V. A. & Fryges, H., Jun 1 2017, In: RAND Journal of Economics. 48, 2, p. 409-437 29 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Entry, exit, and the determinants of market structure

Dunne, T., Klimek, S. D., Roberts, M. J. & Xu, D. Y., Sep 2013, In: RAND Journal of Economics. 44, 3, p. 462-487 26 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Empirical modeling of R&D demand in a dynamic framework

Roberts, M. J. & Vuong, V. A., Jun 2013, In: Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy. 35, 2, p. 185-205 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

R&D investment, exporting, and productivity dynamics

Aw, B. Y., Roberts, M. J. & Xu, D. Y., Jun 2011, In: American Economic Review. 101, 4, p. 1312-1344 33 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

R&D investments, exporting, and the evolution of firm productivity

Aw, B. Y., Roberts, M. J. & Xu, D. Y., May 2008, In: American Economic Review. 98, 2, p. 451-456 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Export market participation, investments in R&D and worker training, and the evolution of firm productivity

Aw, B. Y., Roberts, M. J. & Winston, T., Jan 2007, In: World Economy. 30, 1, p. 83-104 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Market entry costs, producer heterogeneity, and export dynamics

Das, S., Roberts, M. J. & Tybout, J. R., May 2007, In: Econometrica. 75, 3, p. 837-873 37 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Exit from regional manufacturing markets: The role of entrant experience

Dunne, T., Klimek, S. D. & Roberts, M. J., Jun 2005, In: International Journal of Industrial Organization. 23, 5-6, p. 399-421 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Productivity, output, and failure: A comparison of Taiwanese and Korean manufacturers

Aw, B. Y., Chung, S. & Roberts, M. J., Nov 2003, In: Economic Journal. 113, 491, p. F485-F510

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Firm-level evidence on productivity differentials and turnover in Taiwanese manufacturing

Aw, B. Y., Chen, X. & Roberts, M. J., 2001, In: Journal of Development Economics. 66, 1, p. 51-86 36 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Recombination in the pseudoautosomal region in a 47, XYY male

Aw, B. Y., Chung, S. & Roberts, M. J., 2001, In: Human genetics. 109, 2, p. 143-145 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Firm heterogeneity and export-domestic price differentials: A study of Taiwanese electronics products

Roberts, B. Y., Batra, G. & Roberts, M. J., Jun 28 2001, In: Journal of International Economics. 54, 1, p. 149-169 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review