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Trade Integration and Business Cycle Synchronization in the Euro Area: The Case of Southern European Countries

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  • Gouveia, Sofia

    (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD))

  • Correia, Leonida

    (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD))

Abstract

This paper examines synchronization in the euro area and the role of intra-EMU trade from 1981 to 2011, focusing in particular on southern European countries. The results indicate that the intensification of synchronisation that occurred in the nineties across almost all countries could partially be explained by the increase in trade, which has been strengthened since the start of the run-up to the EMU. For southern European economies, the results are mixed. We find also that trade imbalances have grown over time, becoming more evident in the common currency period. Furthermore, we document a positive and significant relationship between intra-EMU trade linkages and cyclical correlations.

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  • Gouveia, Sofia & Correia, Leonida, 2013. "Trade Integration and Business Cycle Synchronization in the Euro Area: The Case of Southern European Countries," Journal of Economic Integration, Center for Economic Integration, Sejong University, vol. 28, pages 85-107.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:integr:0593
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    Keywords

    Business Cycle; Synchronisation; Trade; European Integration; Southern Europe;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • E32 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Business Fluctuations; Cycles
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • F41 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - Open Economy Macroeconomics

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