Dynamic Gains From Trade: Evidence From South Africa
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Summary:
This paper examines the empirical relationship between trade and total factor productivity (TFP) in South Africa. It uses (i) a time series approach where trade is defined in terms of aggregate outcomes, i.e., as the share of imports plus exports in GDP, and (ii) a cross sectional approach, where trade is defined in terms of trade policy, i.e., as actual trade protection across different manufacturing sectors. The results indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between trade and TFP growth both over time and across sectors.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2000/045
Subject:
Imports International trade Production Tariffs Taxes Total factor productivity Trade liberalization Trade policy
English
Publication Date:
March 1, 2000
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451846461/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0452000
Pages:
32
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