Virtual proximity and audiovisual services trade

Martin Schmitz and Christiane Hellmanzik ()

No 1826, Working Paper Series from European Central Bank

Abstract: Audiovisual services such as music and movies in digital formats have gained substantial importance over the last decade. This paper analyses audiovisual services in a gravity model framework. In particular, we explore the role of virtual proximity - a new proxy for cultural proximity based on bilateral hyperlinks and bilateral website visits between countries - and find that JEL Classification: F12, F15, Z10

Keywords: audiovisual services; cultural proximity; hyperlinks; international trade; internet (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-07
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