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Bulgaria's export competitiveness before and after EU accession

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  • Zhelev, Paskal
  • Tzanov, Tzvetomir

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The paper gives an insight on Bulgaria’s export competitiveness in the framework of EU accession as the analysis covers the period 2002-2009. The results bear evidence of a low export performance in terms of diversification, factor intensity and technological sophistication and a significant lagging behind countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and in certain fields Romania. It is mostly attributed to low-grade sector specialization. The integration within the EU so far has not accelerated technological catch-up. For instance, recent evidence indicates unexpected export growth in traditional industries as Bulgaria overwhelmingly remains steadily anchored in low value-added competition on international markets.

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  • Zhelev, Paskal & Tzanov, Tzvetomir, 2012. "Bulgaria's export competitiveness before and after EU accession," MPRA Paper 104698, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Export competitiveness; Revealed comparative advantage; Export sophistication; European integration; Industry studies: Manufacturing;
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    JEL classification:

    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • L60 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - General
    • O14 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Industrialization; Manufacturing and Service Industries; Choice of Technology

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