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Many studies of regional disparity in China have focused on the preferential policies received by the coastal provinces …
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best, particularly in comparison with that of China. Comparing these countries and reviewing the literature, we conclude … gained from trade, and by some measures, more so than China. We sketch out a theory in which developing countries can grow … continuing reforms, Chinese growth is likely to slow down sharply, perhaps leaving China at a level less than Mexico's real GDP …
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that China sells, rather than goods that China buys. I assess evidence from recent literature on these arguments and …
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If trade barriers are managed by inefficient institutions, trade liberalization can lead to greater-than-expected gains. We examine Chinese textile and clothing exports before and after the elimination of externally imposed export quotas. We find that the surge in export value and decline in...
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We introduce an internal geography to the canonical model of international trade driven by comparative advantages to study the regional effects of external economic integration. The model features a dual-economy structure, in which locations near international gates specialize in export-oriented...
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factor costs, China's economic geography as it influences trade costs, as well as the degree of regional diversity in … China in the 19th century were relatively low …
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We note the absence of prior literature on analytical structures to be used for China and other economies with …
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Over the last three decades, the value of Chinese trade has approximately doubled every four years. This rapid growth has transformed the country from a negligible player in world trade to the world's second largest exporter, as well as a substantial importer of raw materials, intermediate...
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This paper explores the potential impacts on both China and other major countries of possible mega trade deals. These …-participation countries will lose. If non-tariff barriers are reduced more, the impacts will be larger. All effects to China on welfare, trade …, export and import are positive. Comparatively China-TPP and RCEP will yield the highest welfare outcomes for the US in our …
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This paper presents theory and evidence from highly disaggregated Chinese data that tariff reductions induce a country's producers to upgrade the quality of the goods that they export. The paper first documents two stylized facts regarding the effect of trade liberalization on export prices and...
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