The United States is the world’s largest supplier of medical technology (medtech). At the same time, growth in key emerging medtech markets - especially China, India, and Brazil - represent significant export opportunities for U.S. manufactures to further bolster their competitiveness. Yet,...

We assess the impact of internet connectivity and digital trade policies on trade and welfare. Using a bilateral measure of internet connectivity, we find a significant positive relationship between the internet and both domestic and international trade for goods and services---at the both the...