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Technology, factor supplies and international specialization: estimating the neoclassical model

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A neoclassical analysis of specialization among countries involved in the manufacture of goods reveals that relative technology levels and factor supplies are important determinants of specialization. The study reveals that technology advantage has a significant effect on international specialization and factor supplies such as capital, labor and land have a large effect on output shares.

Author: Harrigan, James
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 1997
Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Models, International trade, Neoclassical economics, Production (Economics)

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Distance, time, and specialization: lean retailing in general equilibrium

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The effects of various aspects of transportation like distance, skills and time on retailing are examined based on the U.S. apparel imports. Other aspects of business logistics that are optimal for retail trade are also discussed.

Author: Evans, Carolyn L., Harrigan, James
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2005
United States, General services, Retail Trade, Goods & services distribution, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, Retail industry, Clothing industry, Transportation, Logistics

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The economic significance of national border effects

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A study of the economic effects of large borders due to the price wedges between foreign and domestic products is presented.

Author: Evans, Carolyn L.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2003
Administration of General Economic Programs, Commodity & service prices, Washington, DC, Import Regulations, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Washington, D.C., Materials, Boundaries, Boundaries (Geography), Company pricing policy

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Subjects list: Analysis, Imports
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