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Topics to be covered
International Trade Defined Importance of International Trade to the Global Economy Determinants of Trade Volume and Direction of Trade Important Developments in Trade
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Research findings indicate that the growth in exports is associated with an increase in jobs. Even though imports are associated with loss of jobs, the export job-generation effect is about 7.5 percent larger than the import job-loss effect. A recent study on wages and trade finds a strong positive correlation between export intensity and wages.
Determinants of Trade
There are several determinants for both exports and imports, which are identified below:
Major Determinants of Exports Major Determinants of Imports
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