traditional and new trade theory, and empirically quantified for Austria within a computable general equilibrium (CGE) framework …

competition through increased imports can lead to market share reallocations among domestic firms with different productivity … (spillovers). Each of these channels may have a major impact on aggregate productivity. This paper presents comparative evidence … productivity is close to zero. If the scope for technological learning is limited, the selection effect dominates and imports lead …

developed and developing countries. We find that in both country groups, comparative advantage has become weaker: productivity …