Agriculture & new new trade theory : theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues

In this thesis, I dealt with the question if the so-called 'New New Trade Theory' can also be applied to the agricultural sector, and if so, which recommendations arise. The thesis consists of five discussion papers dealing with a special problem each. While the first two papers focus on theoretical issues, the third as well as fourth focus on methodological issues and the fifth on empirical subjects. In summary, the are no compelling reasons neither from a theoretical point of view nor from a methododological standpoint why the 'New New Trade Theory' should not be applied to the agricultur...