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Deconstructing deglobalization: the future of trade is in intermediate services

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  • Baldwin, Richard
  • Freeman, Rebecca
  • Theodorakopoulos, Angelos

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This article contests the idea that the world has entered a post-globalization era. It argues that rapid globalization has evolved rather than ended. Even though the global goods trade-to-GDP ratio reached its zenith 15 years ago, the rapid rise of services trade has persisted and now accounts for one-fifth of international commerce. The paper makes a statistical and logical case that the future of trade lies in services trade—especially trade in intermediate services.

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  • Baldwin, Richard & Freeman, Rebecca & Theodorakopoulos, Angelos, 2024. "Deconstructing deglobalization: the future of trade is in intermediate services," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 122847, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.
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    1. Prema‐chandra Athukorala, 2024. "Comment on “Deconstructing Deglobalization: The Future of Trade is in Intermediate Services”," Asian Economic Policy Review, Japan Center for Economic Research, vol. 19(1), pages 38-39, January.
    2. Ayako Obashi, 2024. "Comment on “Deconstructing Deglobalization: The Future of Trade is in Intermediate Services”," Asian Economic Policy Review, Japan Center for Economic Research, vol. 19(1), pages 40-41, January.
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    Keywords

    deglobalization; intermediate services; intermediate trade; service-led development; services trade;
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    JEL classification:

    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration

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