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Transport Costs in International Trade Theory: A Comparison with the Analysis of Nontraded Goods

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I. Assumptions and notation, 536. — II. The model, 537. — III. The equations of change, 540. — IV. Autonomous price changes, 541. — V. Factor accumulation, 543. — VI. Conclusions, 548.

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  • James H. Cassing, 1978. "Transport Costs in International Trade Theory: A Comparison with the Analysis of Nontraded Goods," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 92(4), pages 535-550.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:qjecon:v:92:y:1978:i:4:p:535-550.
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