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December 1, 1979The Economic Journal562 citations

A Measure of `Export Similarity' and Its Possible Uses

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JFJ. M. FingerMKMordechai E. Kreinin

Key Points

  • To develop and describe a measure of 'export similarity' and its applications in economic analysis.
  • Defined a quantitative measure for export similarity between different countries.
  • Analyzed trade patterns using this measure to assess economic implications.
  • Evaluated potential uses of this measure in understanding comparative advantages and market dynamics.
  • Identified key countries with high export similarity, suggesting potential competitive advantages.
  • Demonstrated that export similarity can enhance understanding of international trade relationships.
  • Highlighted potential uses in policy-making for trade strategies and foreign investments.

Abstract

Journal Article A Measure of `Export Similarity' and Its Possible Uses Get access J. M. Finger, J. M. Finger Department of the Treasury, Washington D.C. Michigan State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar M. E. Kreinin M. E. Kreinin Department of the Treasury, Washington D.C. Michigan State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Economic Journal, Volume 89, Issue 356, 1 December 1979, Pages 905–912, https://doi.org/10.2307/2231506 Published: 01 December 1979

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Finger et al. (1979) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a10bfa639dd87f6d0ee4508https://doi.org/10.2307/2231506
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