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Nontraditional Markets for Philippine Exports

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  • Gwendolyn R. Tecson

    (University of the Philippines)

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The study analyzes the pattern of diversification of Philippine export flows over the last two decades as a clue to the problem of export expansion. Coefficients of concentration show a marked diversification in both geographic and commodity structures of Philippine export trade. In particular there is found a ‘healthy’ shift away from traditional markets and towards non-traditional ones, including those of developing countries. Moreover, the commodity structure of the country’s manufactured exports is seen to follow the general pattern of labor-intensity suggested by factor proportions theory, a pattern that is found to be reinforced over time. The findings are then interpreted in terms of their implications on policymaking for export expansion, particularly of Philippine manufactured products.

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  • Gwendolyn R. Tecson, 1986. "Nontraditional Markets for Philippine Exports," Philippine Review of Economics, University of the Philippines School of Economics and Philippine Economic Society, vol. 13(3&4), pages 191-242, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:phs:prejrn:v:13:y:1986:i:3&4:p:191-242
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