This study utilizes unique Finnish firm-level microdata on service imports, productivity, and employment during the 2002-2016 period. We use world service export demand shocks as an instrument to identify the causal effect of service offshoring on firm-level performance. Our results indicate...

This study utilizes unique Finnish firm-level microdata on service imports, productivity, and employment during the 2002-2016 period. We use world service export demand shocks as an instrument to identify the causal effect of service offshoring on firm-level performance. Our results indicate...

EU's trade sanctions against Russia came into force 1.8.2014. Sanctioned products were exported to Russia at a value of 22 billion euros during the time period 2001-2017. The most important exporting countries were Ukraine, China, South Korea, Germany and the United States. Exports of banned...

EU's trade sanctions against Russia came into force 1.8.2014. Sanctioned products were exported to Russia at a value of 22 billion euros during the time period 2001-2017. The most important exporting countries were Ukraine, China, South Korea, Germany and the United States. Exports of banned...

European Union and the United States have decided to start negotiations over a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Among other things, the agreement would include a reduction in trade and investment barriers as well as barriers against participation in public procurement projects. If...