crisis. We apply an import-intensity-adjusted measure of demand to examine import trends in 40 advanced and emerging … 2008-2009. As during the global financial crisis, we find that import-intensity-adjusted demand is a key factor …-led. In the current crisis, consumption and import demand from the service sector have had much larger roles. The recovery of …

publishes detailed statistics on foreign trade, we rely on export data from its largest trading partners (mirror statistics). We … countries to other countries. Our analysis is based on monthly export data and focuses on technology goods (HS codes 84 and 85 … drastically overall, with exports of sanctioned goods declining more than average exports. On the other hand, the export of …

results show that both business and political considerations drive China's import decisions. Political friendliness with China … China. The results further suggest that countries with official diplomatic ties with Taiwan export less to China. Membership …