empirical studies have largely focused on measuring the gains from an increased variety of imports. Trade theory, however …

Estimates of the trade elasticity based on actual trade policy changes are scarce, and the few that exist are all over … elasticity. It shows theoretically and empirically that if evasion of border taxes is not taken into account, the trade … elasticity is estimated with a large downward bias, leading to miscalculation of gains from trade. The paper also contributes to …