DETERMINANTS OF INTRA-INDUSTRY TOTAL HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL: THE CASE OF CHINA
LES DETERMINANTS DU COMMERCE INTRA-INDUSTRIELTOTAL, HORIZONTAL ET VERTICAL: CAS DE LA CHINE
Author(s): Afef Souguir , Zina Nacer Ben Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Editura Bibliotheca
Keywords: Determinants, intra-industry trade, total, horizontal, vertical.
Summary/Abstract: The objective of this paper is to empirically test various hypotheses about the determinants of intra-industry trade between China and its major trading partners using panel data over the period 1980-2003. To strengthen the synergies between regional economic integration (ASEAN, as an example) and the determinants of intra-industry trade (in particular, the geographical distance), so we find it very important for us to have a concrete idea on the determinants of intra-industry trade in China before (during the subperiod 1980-1991) and after (during the period 1992-2003 under) the integration of the countries in ASEAN. The results of our estimates show that the relationship between the factors and different types of intra-industry trade varies from one period to another. The results indicate that the nature of Chinese intra-industry trade is negatively and significantly correlated with geographic distance for the entire period (1980-2003) and after the integration of China in ASEAN (1992-2003). This leads us to conclude that the proximity of trading partners means lower transportation costs and information, than the trade increased.
Journal: Revue Européenne du Droit Social
- Issue Year: 2014
- Issue No: 4 (25)
- Page Range: 171-194
- Page Count: 23
- Language: French