Recent studies have highlighted the importance of export diversification (export variety) in facilitating developing countries’ structural change and economic development. This study aims at investigating whether outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) can promote export diversification in...

In this study, we quantitatively assessed the effect of China's zero-tariff treatment on export diversification in beneficiary countries in Africa. We assessed its overall effect and its effect on particular industries and regions. The results showed that, overall, zero-tariff treatment...