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We examine the global operations of multi-product firms. We present a flexible heterogeneous-firm trade model with either limited or strong scope for quality differentiation. Using customs data for China during 2002-2006, we empirically establish that firms allocate activity across products in...
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for higher quality goods. We test the proposed theory using a highly disaggregated Argentinean firm-level wine export …
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between HIIT and VIIT is accomplished by unit price comparison. If unit price ratio defined as export product price over … import product price of product which belong to same industry goes to specific range, this trade is on HIIT and if that ratio … research and generally the price ratio range for HIIT is 75~125% or 85~115%. In other words, if a product’s export price is …
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This paper analyzes the economic effects of TBT under the existence of technological asymmetry between countries. It first defines TBTs and shows the current status and evolution of TBTs using descriptive measures. In addition, the paper also compares the technology levels of Korea to those of...
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interdependent, and the O-ring theory of production is such a theory. The paper first presents and modifies this model and then …
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Trade in intermediate inputs allows firms to reduce their costs of production and thus benefits consumers through lower prices of domestically produced goods. The extent to which firms participate in foreign input markets, however, varies substantially. We develop a methodology to measure how...
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The world’s economy has changed radically in recent years, becoming much more integrated. This integration is particularly relevant in the generation and management of global public goods, and global environmental threats like greenhouse gases (GHG). In fact, despite the contribution of trade...
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