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Network Effects and the Impact of Trade Liberalization (Corrected Version)

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  • Toru Kikuchi

    (Kobe University)

  • Chiharu Kobayashi

    (Doshisha University)

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In this note, we examine how trade liberalization affects the profits of firms in the presence of network effects. We will show that, contrary to conclusions in the previous literature, trade liberalization between identical countries increases firms profits despite intensified competition.

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  • Toru Kikuchi & Chiharu Kobayashi, 2007. "Network Effects and the Impact of Trade Liberalization (Corrected Version)," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 28(3), pages 1.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-07aa0003
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    1. Kangsik Choi & Ki‐Dong Lee, 2022. "Strategic delegation and network externalities under export rivalry market," Manchester School, University of Manchester, vol. 90(1), pages 1-19, January.

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    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade

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