The Uneven Roles of FTAs: Selection Effect or “Learning” Effect?

Faqin Lin

Review of Applied Economics, 2012, vol. 08, issue 01, 13

Abstract: Previous studies on the role of FTAs in promoting members’ international trade have usually focused on FTA premium, ignoring the difference between selection effects – trade developments before the formation of FTAs – and “learning” effects – trade growth after the formation of FTAs. This paper considers this difference, using a large bilateral trade panel comprising data covering more than 50 years from 178 countries. South–South FTAs and North–South FTAs are most related to the selection effect while North–North FTAs have a significant “learning” effect.

Keywords: International Development; International Relations/Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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Journal Article: THE UNEVEN ROLES OF FTAS: SELECTION EFFECT OR “LEARNING” EFFECT? (2012)
Working Paper: The Uneven Roles of FTAs: Selection Effect or "Learning" Effect? (2010)
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.143460

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