This paper develops a new theory of international economics by introducing Heckscher-Ohlin features of intra-temporal trade into an intertemporal trade approach of current account. To do so, we consider a dynamic general equilibrium model with tradable sectors of different factor intensities,...

This paper develops a new theory of international economics by introducing Heckscher-Ohlin features of intra-temporal trade into an intertemporal trade approach of current account. To do so, we consider a dynamic general equilibrium model with tradable sectors of different factor intensities,...

The countries of Central America are often described as open economies because the ratio of trade to gross domestic product is high. The author reviews trends in economic performance, estimates the contribution of import substitution and export promotion to manufacturing growth, examines...