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Push or pull? The relationship between development, trade and primary resource endowment

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The following sections are included:IntroductionThe ModelComparing Autarky and the Division of LaborAutarkySpecializationResource Endowment, Transaction Efficiency and SpecializationTechnology and SpecializationConclusionsAppendix A: Proof of the Economies of Specialization in the Production of Each GoodAppendix B: Solving for Corner EquilibriaSolving for the optimal decisions of x sellersSolving for the optimal decisions of y sellersSolving for the corner equilibrium of the structure with division of laborAppendix C: Proof of E∊ (0,1)Appendix D: Proof of the TFP Increase after the Division of LaborReferences
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  • Wen, Mei & King, Stephen P., 2004. "Push or pull? The relationship between development, trade and primary resource endowment," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 53(4), pages 569-591, April.
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