Heterogeneous distance–elasticities in trade gravity models

Heterogeneous distance–elasticities in trade gravity models

We show that statistically and economically significant heterogeneity exists in the distance elasticity in trade gravity models. Distance elasticities critically depend on whether trading partners belong to the OECD and whether they are Christian or Islam countries.

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Veröffentlicht in:Economics letters 2006, Vol.90 (1), p.68-71
Hauptverfasser: Fratianni, Michele, Kang, Heejoon
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Economic models
Gravity models
International trade
OECD
Religion
Spatial models
Trade flows
Trade models
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Zusammenfassung:We show that statistically and economically significant heterogeneity exists in the distance elasticity in trade gravity models. Distance elasticities critically depend on whether trading partners belong to the OECD and whether they are Christian or Islam countries.
ISSN:0165-1765
1873-7374
DOI:10.1016/j.econlet.2005.07.007