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The Dynamics of International Specialization

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  • Redding, Stephen J.

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The theoretical literature on trade and growth suggests that comparative advantage is endogenous and evolves over time. However, most of the empirical analysis of international trade flows is essentially static in nature. This paper proposes an empirical model of the dynamics of international specialisation. Employing disaggregated data on twenty industries in seven OECD countries, we examine the evolution of patterns of international specialisation over time and evaluate the role of changes in factor endowments in explaining observed dynamics.

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  • Redding, Stephen J., 1999. "The Dynamics of International Specialization," CEPR Discussion Papers 2287, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpr:ceprdp:2287
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    1. Luca De Benedictis & Lucia Tajoli, 2003. "Economic integration, similarity and convergence in the EU and CEECs trade structures," KITeS Working Papers 148, KITeS, Centre for Knowledge, Internationalization and Technology Studies, Universita' Bocconi, Milano, Italy, revised Jul 2003.
    2. Koeniger, Winfried, 2002. "Defensive Innovations," IZA Discussion Papers 454, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    3. Marius Brülhart, 2001. "Evolving geographical concentration of European manufacturing industries," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 137(2), pages 215-243, June.
    4. Drabik, Dusan & Bartova, Lubica, 2007. "Assessing the Implications of EU Enlargement for CEEC Agri-food Trade Specialisation," 104th Seminar, September 5-8, 2007, Budapest, Hungary 7783, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    5. Redding, Stephen, 2002. "Specialization dynamics," Journal of International Economics, Elsevier, vol. 58(2), pages 299-334, December.
    6. Marius BRÜLHART, 2000. "Evolving Geographical Specialisation of European Manufacturing Industries," Cahiers de Recherches Economiques du Département d'économie 00.08, Université de Lausanne, Faculté des HEC, Département d’économie.

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    Keywords

    Distribution Dynamics; Factor Endowments; International Trade; Neoclassical Model;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • F11 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Neoclassical Models of Trade
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade

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