This paper examines the subnational dimension of regional value-added transfers in multiscalar value chains in Brazil by analyzing the local content embedded in trade. This study reveals distinct spatial-based connectivity patterns within subnational and global value chains. An input-output...

Este artigo analisa os principais efeitos dos acordos de livre comércio sobre o setor lácteo no Brasil, a exemplo do acordo regional entre os países do Mercosul e da UE, da ALCA e do acordo multilateral de comércio junto a Organização Mundial de Comércio. Para atingir tal objetivo foi...

This paper analyses the possible impacts of tariffs and nontariffsbarriers elimination on beef market in Brazil. To evaluate theeffects of free trade is used a spatial model formulated as Mixed ComplementaryProblem (MCP). We simulate four sceneries to achieve thispurpose: the first simulates the...

This paper discusses the main effects of free trade agreements on the dairy sector in Brazil. A partial equilibrium model formulated as a Mixed Complementary Problem (MCP) is used to provide some numerical examples of changes (potential gain and losses) in terms of production, trade and welfare...

International trade between countries can be categorised as inter-industry or intra-industry. Intra-industry trade, particularly of vertically differentiated products, has expanded significantly since the 1960s, especially in Europe. However, Fontagné et al. (2006) note that inter-industry...

Este estudo identifica os efeitos de acordos de livre comércio de caráter multilateral (no âmbito da OMC) e regional (ALCA e MERCOSUL-UE) sobre os mercados de carne bovina nas diversas regiões analisadas. Para avaliar os efeitos destas negociações, utilizamos um modelo de alocação...

This study aims to measure the effects of an agreement betwe-en Mercosur and the European Union (EU) on production, consumption and trade flows of rice, maize, soybeans and wheat in several regions. To estimate the effects of this agreement we used a spatial allo-cation model presented as a...