This dissertation consists of three essays in International Trade. The first essay studies the impact of changing … trade flows to such an extent that the relatively moderate tariff reductions since WW II can explain the strong growth of … world trade. The second essay investigates the sector and country determinants of the range of goods that countries export …

Trade in health products has been flourishing in recent years as the demand for better health has been growing … throughout the world. At the same time, trade in health products is hampered by substantive trade barriers. In this paper, we … availability of health-related products such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical equipment. The case for liberalizing trade …