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Technology Diffusion through Trade with Heterogeneous Firms

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  • Bulent Unel

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I investigate the long‐run implications of trade and technology diffusion through trade, when firms are heterogeneous and trade is costly. This paper integrates firm heterogeneity and trade into a product innovation growth model from endogenous growth theory. I find that although exposure to trade increases average productivity, it has an ambiguous effect on economic growth and consumer welfare.

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  • Bulent Unel, 2010. "Technology Diffusion through Trade with Heterogeneous Firms," Review of International Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 18(3), pages 465-481, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:reviec:v:18:y:2010:i:3:p:465-481
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9396.2010.00880.x
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