Trade variety and political conflict: Some international evidence

Main author: Jinjarak, Yothin
Format: Journal Article           
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institution SOAS, University of London
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language English
language_search English
description Growth in imported product variety is associated with lower internal, external, and overall political conflicts. Differentiated products, reference priced products, and organized exchange products display similar variety effects. The significance of conflict-reducing gains from variety is larger for poorer countries.
format Journal Article
author Jinjarak, Yothin
author_facet Jinjarak, Yothin
authorStr Jinjarak, Yothin
author_letter Jinjarak, Yothin
title Trade variety and political conflict: Some international evidence
publisher Elsevier
publishDate 2009
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/9601/