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An Inframarginal Analysis Of The Ricardian Model

In: An Inframarginal Approach To Trade Theory

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  • Wen Li Cheng

    (Law and Economics Consulting Group, USA)

  • Jeffrey Sachs

    (Monash University, Australia)

  • Xiaokai Yang

    (Harvard University, USA and Monash University, Australia)

Abstract

The following sections are included:IntroductionA Simple 2×2 Ricardian Model and Inframarginal AnalysisThe model settingGeneral equilibrium and its comparative staticsA 2×2 Ricardian Model with TariffA 3×2 Ricardian ModelConclusionReferences

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  • Wen Li Cheng & Jeffrey Sachs & Xiaokai Yang, 2005. "An Inframarginal Analysis Of The Ricardian Model," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: An Inframarginal Approach To Trade Theory, chapter 6, pages 87-107, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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    Keywords

    Inframarginal Economics; Trade Theory; Heckscher-Ohlin; Stopler-Samuelson; Ricardian Model of Trade; Classical and Nonclassical Mathematical Programming; Corner Solutions;
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    JEL classification:

    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • D50 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium - - - General

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