countries during the 1990s. We then investigate the relationship between the level of a country's trade concentration and its … of trade diversification. We find that, indeed, countries with an undiversified trade structure tend to have less … segmented financial markets. Finally, our results also suggest that countries less open to trade are more segmented. …

derives a number of predictions regarding the interactions between trade bar-riers, contracting costs, technology intensity … contracting institutionsis not feasible an equivalent solution is to increase openness to international trade. This …

This paper analyses trade specialisation dynamics in two Eastern European countries(Romania and Bulgaria – EEC-2) vis …

participation in China. The focus has been on the extent to which community involvement in rule-making and decision-making processes …

, the following facts can be replicated: 1)persistent current account surpluses and 2) high TFP growth in China. Because …

China’s emergence as a major player in world trade is well known, but its rising role in global finance is perhaps … underappreciated. China is the second largest creditor in the world today, with a net creditor position of exceeding 30% of GDP in 2007 … exchange rate in shaping China’s net foreign asset position. Our findings highlight the sharp fall in youth dependency as one …