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What can we learn from the distribution of trade patterns?

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  • João Amador
  • Sónia Cabral
  • José Maria

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  • João Amador & Sónia Cabral & José Maria, 2010. "What can we learn from the distribution of trade patterns?," Portuguese Economic Journal, Springer;Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestao, vol. 9(2), pages 77-95, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:portec:v:9:y:2010:i:2:p:77-95
    DOI: 10.1007/s10258-010-0058-4
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    International trade; Balassa index; Distribution dynamics; C14; F14;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade

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