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Why Portuguese Companies Are Shrinking? The Shocking Truth Behind the Incredible Shrinking Firm
The Incredible Shrinking Portuguese Firm
Over the past two decades, Portuguese companies have been shrinking dramatically—average employee count dropped from 17.7 to 8.9. But this isn't just a statistical quirk. Research by economists Daniel A. Dias, Carlos Robalo Marques, and Fernando Martins reveals a hidden crisis: strict labor protections are acting like a hidden tax, forcing efficient firms to stay small, while pushing skilled workers into low-productivity self-employment. The result? Stagnant productivity and a trapped economy. This video breaks down the key findings from their paper, 'The Incredible Shrinking Portuguese Firm,' and explores how labor market distortions, not natural causes, are the real culprit. Watch to understand the paradox of protection and the path to growth.
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