Chinese case is analyzed as an introductory example. FDI has increased regional inequalities in China after the economic …

firms in China. Using a unique and detailed dataset on manufacturing firms in China, we are able to follow the changes in … location patterns of firms between 2002 and 2008. Our analysis shows that firms in China are more localized than in the UK or … state-owned firms. Our findings are consistent with the notion that China is increasingly liberalizing its economy, enabling …

In last few decades, Asian production networks have contributed significantly toward the rapid trade expansion and … to the People Republic of China (PRC) and ASEAN for assembly by lower-skilled workers. The finished products are then … region through increased connectivity and reducing trade costs. …

In last few decades, Asian production networks have contributed significantly toward the rapid trade expansion and … to the People Republic of China (PRC) and ASEAN for assembly by lower-skilled workers. The finished products are then … region through increased connectivity and reducing trade costs …

Using annual data for the period 1992-2012, this paper examines trade flows between China and its main trade partners … in China's trade patterns. The analysis is based on both economic indicators and the estimation of a gravity model, and … in Asia, North America and Europe, and whether increasing trade has led to industrial structural adjustment and changes …

We study the effect of international trade and freeness of trade (openness) on interregional inequality within … on weighted trade shares and trade costs. In addition to the standard trade-to-GDP ratio, we derive and propose an … aggregate freeness-of-trade measure based on phiness of trade. Both measures are instrumented by proxies constructed from …