Stages of diversification: France, 1836–1938

Stéphane Becuwe, Bertrand Blancheton () and Christopher Meissner

European Review of Economic History, 2018, vol. 22, issue 4, 430-461

Abstract: We study economic performance in France 1836–1938 through the prism of international trade. Using a new database of disaggregated exports, we document that French revealed comparative advantage moved from traditional to new manufactures and some non-manufactured goods. A strong diversification of exports begins in 1860 which decelerates from 1880. GDP per capita is a stronger determinant of diversification than trade barriers. Both variables have been highlighted in recent studies of export diversification covering the late 20th century. France followed a very common trajectory supporting the view that French economic performance was not as abnormal as the early literature maintained.

Date: 2018
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