Trade liberalization, profitability, and financial leverage

被引:44
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作者
Baggs, J
Brander, JA [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ British Columbia, Sauder Sch Business, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
[2] Univ Victoria, Fac Business, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, Canada
关键词
international trade liberalization; profitability; leverage; NAFTA;
D O I
10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400183
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
We investigate the effects of trade liberalization on profitability and financial leverage using Canadian data arising from implementation of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement. We find that falling domestic tariffs are associated with declining profits, especially for import-competing firms, while falling foreign tariffs are associated with increasing profits, especially for export-oriented firms. Also, import tariff reductions tend to increase leverage while export tariff reductions tend to decrease leverage.
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页码:196 / 211
页数:16
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