This paper presents new econometric specifications for the Brazilian exports in the period 1995-2009 using data from the Quarterly Accounts and allowing for nonlinearities. In the cointegrating vector, there is evidence of a level shift, but the elasticities have not changed significantly. The...

The main aim of this paper is to identify and to analyze the presence of Non Tariff Barriers (NTBs) imposed on Brazilian exports by the other three Mercosur's member countries. The NTBs were identified through interviews with selected Brazilian companies from three sectors - Footwear, Frozen...

This paper analyzes the performance and the specialization pattern of Brazil's exports compared to a selected group in emerging countries - China, South Korea, India, Mexico and Russia - in 1996-2007, based on the sophistication level of exported goods according to the methodology of Hausmann,...