A Reassessment of the Impact of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on International Trade

Stefani Stefanova (), Sophie Bandarkar () and Yoto Yotov
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Stefani Stefanova: ETH Zurich
Sophie Bandarkar: School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University

No 202509, Working Papers from Center for Global Policy Analysis, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University

Abstract: Using disaggregated data and established econometric methods, we re-evaluate the impact of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on international trade among its members. In contrast to previous studies, we conclude that, overall, the OECD has not led to increased trade among its members. However, we find evidence that the OECD has promoted members’ trade in certain sectors and, more importantly, for certain groups of European countries, i.e., the Visegrad group and the Baltic states, which share common history and economic characteristics. Based on this, we expect similar positive trade effects for some prospective OECD members.

Keywords: OECD; Trade Flows; Institutional Quality; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F10 F14 F15 O43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 30
Date: 2025-09
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