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Understanding the great trade collapse of 2008–09 and the subsequent trade recovery

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  • Meredith A. Crowley
  • Xi Luo

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This article documents the Great Trade Collapse of 2008–09, as well as the dramatic recovery in trade of 2009–10. The authors consider how three distinct policy actions — fiscal stimulus, funding for trade finance and a commitment to refrain from increasing trade barriers — might have affected both the collapse and recovery.

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  • Meredith A. Crowley & Xi Luo, 2011. "Understanding the great trade collapse of 2008–09 and the subsequent trade recovery," Economic Perspectives, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, issue Q II, pages 44-68.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedhep:y:2011:i:qii:p:44-68:n:v.35no.2
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    1. Coughlin, Cletus C., 2014. "The great trade collapse and rebound: a state-by-state view," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, vol. 96(1), pages 13-33.

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    Gross domestic product ; Trade ; Recessions;

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