We analyze the dynamics of Chinese comparative advantage as measured by export shares and the Balassa index using 3-digit and 4-digit sectors for the period 1970 – 1997. We use novel tools to identify periods of rapid structural change and the persistence of comparative advantage, such as Galtonian regressions, probability-probability (p-p) plots, and the Harmonic Mass index, to supplement the ...

There is a considerable amount of controversy about the model(s) of comparative advantage and its applicability to international business, in particular as a guide to the success of nations and/or firms in international markets. This perception (or understanding) of inapplicability of the model(s) of comparative advantage has lead international business experts to develop new models, or what ma...

Abstract The utilization of processed rubber and construction waste in lieu soil as a substrate could improve significantly seismic performance, while addressing the pressing environmental issue how to reutilize dispose of, i.e., automotive tires demolition by-products. In this study, series laboratory tests explore influence recycled tire (RTW) concrete aggregate (RCA) fine particles on compre...

This work provides a diagnosis of the position, in terms competitiveness, export flows Mexican food industry compared to total world industry, 2001-2016 period. The analysis was made based on measurements revealed comparative advantage, by applying Indices Normalized Revealed Comparative Advantage Yu, Cai and Leung (heir well-known Balassa Index), Vollrath’s Relative Commercial Advantage, using...

This study's primary purpose is to analyze empirical information on the nature, magnitude and motivation for international production sharing in East Asia. To accomplish this objective it utilizes a, heretofore, largely untapped data source on inter-and intra-regional trade in parts and components. The following are some of the main points emerging from these data; • East Asian trade in compone...

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within scientific discussion on identifying potential markets for Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The main purpose of research is to present commodities destinations that Indian MSMEs can tap broaden their business eventually overall growth country. Systematization literary sources as a part study indicates have made significant c...

abstract almost, the traditional comparative advantage indices especially employment, value added and profitability are considered in all studies in the context of regional comparative advantage. while the study of comparative advantage, regardless of the sustainable development indices is a flawed study. therefore, in this study, in the first stage, iranian provinces are ranked according to em...

The sustainable development goals (SDGs) provide an integrated framework of targets and indicators, including the elimination stunting, to support better planning. Indonesia faces a significant challenge as it ranks fourth globally in terms stunting prevalence, exacerbated by disparities across regions, gender, socioeconomic status, further compounded ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Given interlinke...