trade

The second episode of Development Dialogues covers how developing countries have engaged with global trade. How have their approaches to trade differed based on their underlying institutional and economic structure? What has been the impact on their economies and how might Trump's presidency shape the future of global trade?

New export opportunities led to a rise in hiring of female white-collar workers through changes in the use of technology and a correction of discrimination amongst Chilean firms.

Evidence on trade shocks in Brazil shows that, despite reducing household incomes, child health improved in hard-hit areas as parents, particularly mothers, had fewer labour market opportunities outside the home and therefore more time to invest in t...

Traditional trade agreements cause deforestation in the tropics. But if tariffs are contingent on the forest cover, trade can motivate conservation.

Chinese import competition in Peru had adverse effects on employment in the short term, which dissipates for men, but is long-lasting for low-educated women in the tradable sector

Production networks matter for firm growth. However, little is known about what shapes firms’ production networks in developing countries. This column explores the role of community networks in West Bengal in firm-to-firm trade between 2010 and 2016...

New measures of export and import exposure at the individual level show that international trade increases earnings inequality in Ecuador

Autocracies and weak democracies are more likely to import facial recognition AI from China, particularly in years when they experience domestic unrest

Does international trade always push countries up the ladder of development?