This paper uses the tools of network analysis and graph theoryto graphically and analytically represent the characteristics of worldtrade. The structure of the World Trade Network is compared overtime, detecting and interpreting patterns of trade ties among countries.In particular, we...

<div><div>In this paper we look at the role of export composition in the growth process, considering how increased similarity in trade structure among countries can induce catching-up in income levels. We apply our analysis to the Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) using the EU as a benchmark....</div></div>

This paper studies how the structure of the International Trade Network (ITN) changes in geographical space and along time. We employ geographical distance between countries in the world to filter the links in the ITN, building a sequence of sub-networks, each one featuring trade links occurring...