Tomohara, Akinori; Yokota, Kazuhiko - In: World Economics 10 (2009) 4, pp. 147-160
Free trade agreements (FTAs) have the potential to impact FDI structures. Specifically, we explore when and how export platform strategies can result in export-led growth. A reduction in trade costs, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers, are likely to lead to export platform FDI. Cost...