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Does Cultural Distance Hinder Trade in Goods? A Comparative Study of Nine OECD Member Nations

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  • Bedassa Tadesse & Roger White, 2010. "Does Cultural Distance Hinder Trade in Goods? A Comparative Study of Nine OECD Member Nations," Open Economies Review, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 237-261, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:openec:v:21:y:2010:i:2:p:237-261
    DOI: 10.1007/s11079-008-9090-8
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    Keywords

    Cultural distance; Gravity; Immigration; Trade; F14; F15; F22;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration

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