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Specializations in Switzerland in the Nineteenth Century: Evolution of Trade Patterns and Growth Model

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  • Léo Charles

    (UR2 UFRSS - Université de Rennes 2 - UFR Sciences sociales - UR2 - Université de Rennes 2)

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Using an original product level database, this article analyzes the nature and dynamics of Swiss specializations during the "first globalization" (1850–1913). I study the comparative advantages, as well as the evolution of the trade structure, in order to understand economic performance differences between Switzerland and France. Despite differences in terms of market size, some common trends are identified. I also argue that Switzerland's skilled labor force, along with an intelligent choice of economic policy, allowed this country to adapt its specialization structure to global demand and enjoy rapid economic growth.

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  • Léo Charles, 2020. "Specializations in Switzerland in the Nineteenth Century: Evolution of Trade Patterns and Growth Model," Post-Print hal-04233540, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04233540
    DOI: 10.1108/S0363-326820200000036001
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    Keywords

    comparative advantages; Margins of trade; Economic growth; First globalization; Protectionism; International trade;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • N13 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Europe: Pre-1913
    • O25 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Industrial Policy

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