In this paper we explore the effect of trade policy on productivity and welfare in the now standard model of firm-level heterogeneity and product differentiation with monopolistic competition. To obtain sharp results, we restrict attention to an economy that takes as given the price of imports...

In this paper we explore the effect of trade policy on productivity and welfare in the now standard model of firm-level heterogeneity and product differentiation with monopolistic competition. To obtain sharp results, we restrict attention to an economy that takes as given the price of imports...

"This book presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary issues in international trade and economic development. Emphasizing the significance of economic development within policymaking, the book covers important issues like provisioning of public goods, its implication in a liberalized...