A simple solution to the distance puzzle in international trade

被引:129
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作者
Yotov, Yoto V. [1 ]
机构
[1] Drexel Univ, Dept Econ, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
关键词
Structural gravity; Distance puzzle; (Missing) globalization; GRAVITY;
D O I
10.1016/j.econlet.2012.08.032
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
I propose a simple solution to the distance puzzle in international trade. Contrary to existing estimates of persistent or increasing distance effects on trade, I offer robust evidence that the impact of distance on trade has fallen steadily over time. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:794 / 798
页数:5
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