| Item Type |
Monograph
(Working Paper)
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| Abstract |
This paper estimates the effect of trade liberalization on growth, using plant-level data from Switzerland. We employ a natural experiment framework to quantify the effect of a bundle of treaties liberalizing trade between Switzerland and the EU enacted in June 2002 ("Bilateral Agreements I") on the growth of Swiss plants. Using both a semi-parametric difference-in-differences and a matching approach, we find that the liberalization of trade increased the growth of affected plants by 1-2 percent during the first six years after liberalization. Our results suggest that trade liberalization has a relevant effect on growth. |
| Authors |
Bühler, Stefan; Helm, Marco & Lechner, Michael |
| Language |
English |
| Keywords |
Trade liberalization, growth, plant size, policy evaluation |
| Subjects |
economics |
| HSG Classification |
contribution to scientific community |
| Refereed |
No |
| Date |
2011 |
| Publisher |
University of St. Gallen |
| Depositing User |
Prof. Dr. Stefan Bühler
|
| Date Deposited |
10 Aug 2011 13:11 |
| Last Modified |
20 Jul 2022 17:06 |
| URI: |
https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/publications/183989 |
Trade Liberalization and Growth: Plant-Level Evidence from Switzerland
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