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Were Trade and Factor Mobility Substitutes in History?

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  • Collins, W-J
  • O'Rourke, K-H
  • Williamson, J-G

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Trade theorists have come to understand that their theory is ambiguous on the question : Are trade and factor flows substitutes? This paper uses history to fill the gap.

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  • Collins, W-J & O'Rourke, K-H & Williamson, J-G, 1997. "Were Trade and Factor Mobility Substitutes in History?," Papers 97/15, College Dublin, Department of Political Economy-.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:dublec:97/15
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    Keywords

    INTERNATIONAL TRADE;

    JEL classification:

    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade
    • F2 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business
    • N7 - Economic History - - Economic History: Transport, International and Domestic Trade, Energy, and Other Services

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