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The effect of Confucius Institutes on US Exports to China: A state level analysis

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  • Lien, Donald
  • Co, Catherine Yap

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This paper uses the trade gravity model to examine the effects of Confucius Institutes (CIs) on the exports of US states to China in 2006–2010. Overall, we detect a 5–6% increase in state exports for each additional CI branch established in a given state. This provides strong robust evidence that CIs provide direct economic benefits to the United States.

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  • Lien, Donald & Co, Catherine Yap, 2013. "The effect of Confucius Institutes on US Exports to China: A state level analysis," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 27(C), pages 566-571.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reveco:v:27:y:2013:i:c:p:566-571
    DOI: 10.1016/j.iref.2013.01.011
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    Keywords

    US state exports; China; Confucius Institutes;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade

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