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Does mutual recognition of qualifications stimulate services trade? The case of the European Union

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  • Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås

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This article analyses the services trade impact of recognition of professional qualifications using a unique database compiled by the European Commission. It observes that there is large variation in the number of regulated professions across the EU. The number of recognitions is small relative to total employment in regulated professions. Nevertheless, a robust positive relationship between services trade and recognition of qualifications is found. Recognition stimulates two-way trade between the source and the host country, suggesting that arms-length exports as well as cross-border outsourcing take place. Recognitions in health and education professions are most strongly related to services trade.

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  • Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås, 2016. "Does mutual recognition of qualifications stimulate services trade? The case of the European Union," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 48(20), pages 1852-1865, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:48:y:2016:i:20:p:1852-1865
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2015.1109042
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