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Support for free trade: an experimental survey in Estonia and Latvia

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  • Ryo Nakai

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This study examines successful and intensive free-trade policies in Estonia and Latvia, which exist despite the low-levels of domestic welfare in these countries. In contrast to the conventional elite-centric approach, this study uses a survey experiment to explore rationales for positive public opinion toward free trade policy. The results reveal that an individual exposed to the stimulus of a strategic security issue or consumer consideration tends to support free trade. These effects are evident among Latvians and highly-educated Estonians. Furthermore, the favorable international environment enhances the positive public opinion of free trade in Estonia and Latvia.

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  • Ryo Nakai, 2024. "Support for free trade: an experimental survey in Estonia and Latvia," Journal of Baltic Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(3), pages 479-492, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rbalxx:v:55:y:2024:i:3:p:479-492
    DOI: 10.1080/01629778.2023.2252402
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