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The analysis of borders effects in intra-African trade

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  • Alain P. Bala
  • Emilie C. Kinfack-Djoumessi

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The study aims to analyze the border effects on intra-African trade through the use of a gravity specifi cation based on the monopolistic competition model of trade introduced by Krugman (1980). The study used CEPII data on trade flows between African countries over the period 1980-2006. We accommodate for the signifi cant number of zero […]

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  • Alain P. Bala & Emilie C. Kinfack-Djoumessi, 2017. "The analysis of borders effects in intra-African trade," Working Papers 701, Economic Research Southern Africa.
    • Handle: RePEc:rza:wpaper:701
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    1. Getachew Magnar Kitila & Fuzhong Chen, 2021. "Multilateral Trade Resistance, International Competitiveness and African International Exports: A Network Perspective," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 5(10), pages 111-126.

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    Keywords

    Africa; International trade; Market Structure; Political Union;
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    JEL classification:

    • F12 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Models of Trade with Imperfect Competition and Scale Economies; Fragmentation
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration

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