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The Nature of Specialization Matters for Growth: an Empirical Investigation

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  • Guillaume Gaulier
  • Deniz Ünal-Kesenci

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  • Isabelle Bensidoun & Guillaume Gaulier & Deniz Ünal-Kesenci, 2001. "The Nature of Specialization Matters for Growth: an Empirical Investigation," Working Papers 2001-13, CEPII research center.
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    Keywords

    growth; ECONOMETRIC METHODS; Opening-up; trade policy; specialization; Economic policy; International Trade; Market access;
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    JEL classification:

    • C33 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • O41 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models

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