New Trade Theory
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New Trade Theory is an economic framework that explains international trade patterns through economies of scale, imperfect competition, and product differentiation, showing how similar countries can benefit from trading similar goods.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| New Trade Theory canonical | 2 |
| new trade theory | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Trade Theory Context triple: [Paul Krugman, notableWork, New Trade Theory]
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Studies in the Theory of International Trade
Studies in the Theory of International Trade is a classic 1937 economic treatise that rigorously analyzes and synthesizes the foundations of international trade theory, including comparative advantage, tariffs, and customs unions.
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Global Production: Firms, Contracts, and Trade Structure
"Global Production: Firms, Contracts, and Trade Structure" is an economics book by Pol Antràs that analyzes how firm-level decisions, contractual frictions, and international trade costs shape the organization and geography of global production.
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C.
Diamond Model of national advantage
The Diamond Model of national advantage is Michael Porter's framework that explains how a nation's competitive success in particular industries arises from the interaction of factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, and firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.
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D.
Globalization and Trade in the New Millennium
"Globalization and Trade in the New Millennium" is a work by economist and former WTO Director-General Supachai Panitchpakdi that analyzes the challenges and opportunities of global economic integration in the 21st century.
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E.
International Economics: Theory and Policy
International Economics: Theory and Policy is a widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to international trade and finance, blending rigorous economic theory with real-world policy applications.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: New Trade Theory Target entity description: New Trade Theory is an economic framework that explains international trade patterns through economies of scale, imperfect competition, and product differentiation, showing how similar countries can benefit from trading similar goods.
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A.
Studies in the Theory of International Trade
Studies in the Theory of International Trade is a classic 1937 economic treatise that rigorously analyzes and synthesizes the foundations of international trade theory, including comparative advantage, tariffs, and customs unions.
-
B.
Global Production: Firms, Contracts, and Trade Structure
"Global Production: Firms, Contracts, and Trade Structure" is an economics book by Pol Antràs that analyzes how firm-level decisions, contractual frictions, and international trade costs shape the organization and geography of global production.
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C.
Diamond Model of national advantage
The Diamond Model of national advantage is Michael Porter's framework that explains how a nation's competitive success in particular industries arises from the interaction of factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, and firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.
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D.
Globalization and Trade in the New Millennium
"Globalization and Trade in the New Millennium" is a work by economist and former WTO Director-General Supachai Panitchpakdi that analyzes the challenges and opportunities of global economic integration in the 21st century.
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E.
International Economics: Theory and Policy
International Economics: Theory and Policy is a widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to international trade and finance, blending rigorous economic theory with real-world policy applications.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
economic theory
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international trade theory ⓘ |
| addresses |
home-market effect
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industrial concentration in large economies ⓘ role of market size in trade patterns ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Avinash Dixit
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Elhanan Helpman ⓘ Kelvin Lancaster ⓘ Paul Krugman ⓘ |
| assumes |
firms have market power
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presence of scale economies at firm level ⓘ products are differentiated ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Heckscher–Ohlin model
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Ricardian trade theory ⓘ classical trade theory ⓘ |
| critiquedFor |
limited treatment of firm heterogeneity
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reliance on specific functional forms ⓘ |
| developedIn |
1980s
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late 1970s ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
increasing returns to scale
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monopolistic competition ⓘ role of market structure in trade ⓘ strategic interaction between firms ⓘ |
| explains |
gains from trade between similar countries
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intra-industry trade ⓘ why similar countries trade similar goods ⓘ |
| extendedBy | New New Trade Theory ⓘ |
| field | international economics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
economies of scale
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imperfect competition ⓘ international trade patterns ⓘ product differentiation ⓘ |
| influenced |
New Economic Geography
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strategic trade policy literature ⓘ |
| keyPublication | Increasing Returns, Monopolistic Competition, and International Trade ⓘ |
| keyPublicationAuthor | Paul Krugman ⓘ |
| keyPublicationYear | 1979 ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Dixit–Stiglitz model
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Krugman model of trade ⓘ monopolistic competition model of trade ⓘ |
| shows |
trade can arise without factor endowment differences
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trade can increase variety of goods available to consumers ⓘ trade can lower average costs through larger markets ⓘ |
| supports |
intra-industry trade between similar economies
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trade in differentiated manufactured goods ⓘ |
| usedBy |
international organizations
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policy analysts ⓘ |
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