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Introducing the effects of foreign direct investment into the GTAP-GAC model

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  • Peter B. Dixon
  • Maureen T. Rimmer

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Since 2018, we have built a series of GTAP models for Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Each of these models introduces modifications to the standard GTAP model. This paper describes GTAP-GAC3 in which we add an FDI extension. Our main focus is on the role of foreignaffiliate production as a substitute for imports and thereby a method for getting behind a tariff wall. GTAP-GAC3 could also be used for investigating scenarios in which FDI is motivated by productivity effects. Relative to other CGE models that incorporate FDI, GTAP-GAC3 has several advantages, including: year-on-year dynamics; realistic labour-market responses and high levels of commodity and country disaggregation. As explained in the paper, these advantages are achieved mainly by simplifications in demand-side specifications relative to those in other FDI-extended CGE models. By comparing GTAP-GAC3 tariff simulations conducted without and with the FDI extension, we show that FDI can have significant implications for simulation results.

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  • Peter B. Dixon & Maureen T. Rimmer, 2022. "Introducing the effects of foreign direct investment into the GTAP-GAC model," Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre Working Papers g-333, Victoria University, Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre.
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    1. Peter B. Dixon & Maureen Rimmer & Nhi Tran, 2020. "Creating a Disaggregated CGE Model for Trade Policy Analysis: GTAP-MVH," Foreign Trade Review, , vol. 55(1), pages 42-79, February.
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    3. Erwin Corong & Thomas Hertel & Robert McDougall & Marinos Tsigas & Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, 2017. "The Standard GTAP Model, version 7," Journal of Global Economic Analysis, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, vol. 2(1), pages 1-119, June.
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    Keywords

    Foreign direct investment; computable general equilibrium modelling; GTAP model;
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    JEL classification:

    • C68 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computable General Equilibrium Models
    • F21 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Investment; Long-Term Capital Movements
    • F23 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Multinational Firms; International Business

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