Whose part is it? - Measuring domestic content of vehicles

Thomas Klier and James M. Rubenstein

Chicago Fed Letter, 2007, issue Oct, No 243

Abstract: Today, the distinction between ?American? and ?foreign? vehicles is not so clear: Some models produced by the American-owned Detroit Three carmakers have a smaller share of domestic parts than models produced by foreign-owned carmakers. This article examines how much domestic content goes into motor vehicles sold in the U.S.

Keywords: Automobile industry and trade - Finance; Automobile industry and trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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