International Trade: Gravity and Geography - Gianmarco Ottaviano (London School of Economics) The aim of the course is to take students to the frontier of theoretical research in geography and trade. The focus is on the firm-level approach originated from “new trade theory”, in particular on...

The Euro-Latin Network on Integration and Trade (ELSNIT) is now accepting submissions of papers examining the organization and operation of customs and other border agencies as well as specific trade facilitation initiatives and their impact along the economic and institutional dimensions. Both...

Firms in International Trade - Kalina Manova (Stanford University) Day 1: Heterogeneous-Firm Trade Models Day 2: Empirics of Firm Heterogeneity in Trade Day 3: Product Quality in Trade Day 4: International Trade with Financial Frictions Day 5: Multinational Activity with Financial Frictions