We develop a pair of industry-specific partial equilibrium models of trade policy thatestimate how changes in tariff rates affect FDI. The models focus on two differenttypes of FDI. Tariff-jumping FDI is likely to expand with a large increase in the tariff ratein export markets, while export...

The global economic crisis has affected the East Asian economies via trade and investment. The export-led model which had been responsible for the "East Asian Miracle " now must redirect the basis of growth from exports sent to the US and Europe to regional and domestic demand. Regional trade...

Widening imbalances in current account positions across some of the major OECD economic areas have raised concerns about related increases in protectionist sentiments. This paper reviews recent trends in market openness indicators and assesses whether barriers to international trade and...