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Type: | Conference paper |
Title: | Why do trade costs vary? |
Author: | Pomfret, R. Sourdin, P. |
Citation: | Proceedings of the Empirical Investigations in Trade and Geography, 2009. |
Publisher: | University of Melbourne |
Publisher Place: | online |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
Conference Name: | Empirical Investigations in Trade and Geography (2009 : Melbourne, Australia) |
Statement of Responsibility: | Richard Pomfret and Patricia Sourdin |
Abstract: | As tariffs have fallen, it is apparent that trade costs are a significant obstacle to international trade and that they vary from country to country. We analyse country-by-country variations in trade costs, controlling for distance and commodity composition, and using measures of corruption/institutions. Using disaggregated Australian import data, we find that exporting countries‟ institutional quality is more strongly related to trade costs for air freight than sea freight; the relationship is commodity-specific and strongest for manufactured goods. Country-specific characteristics influencing trade costs provide a link between institutions and economic development. |
Rights: | Copyright status unknown |
Description (link): | http://www.eiit.org/EITG/ |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Economics publications |
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