What are the wider impacts associated with exporting, beyond firms directly affected? How does this vary by business size, export experience and sector?

Background

Given the benefits of engaging with the international economy through goods and services exports, this form of trade facilitation focuses on transparency, as firms are supported in navigating complex processes associated with international market access. Evidence may should help target this support where there exist market failures.

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