Consequences of downsizing in U.S. manufacturing, 1967 to 1997

Edward N. Wolff

doi:10.4324/9780203109502-30

Consequences of downsizing in U.S. manufacturing, 1967 to 1997

Edward N. Wolff

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There has been much discussion of “downsizing” in the press. In this chapter, using Census of Manufacturing data, I explore whether such a pattern has characterized U.S. manufacturing over the period from 1967 to 1997, the period when downsizing received the most attention. I do find evidence of a decline in average establishment size over this period.1 Moreover, regression to the mean also occurred, with large establishments tending to become smaller (or to being replaced by smaller enterprises) and small establishments tending to expand, with the overall tendency being movement toward the middle.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Social Fairness and Economics
Subtitle of host publication	Economic Essays in the Spirit of Duncan Foley
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	323-352
Number of pages	30
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136270888
ISBN (Print)	9780415538190
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203109502-30
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

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Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
General Business, Management and Accounting

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