Essays about: "Gravity model empirical specifications"

Found 2 essays containing the words Gravity model empirical specifications.

1. 1. Migration in the European Union: Determinants and Effects of Enlargement

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

   Author : Adam Björkman; Oscar Andres Rodriguez; [2017]
   Keywords : Migration Enlargement The European Union Labour Market Restrictions;

   Abstract : This paper presents an empirical analysis of the determinants of migration in the European Union with a focus on how enlargements and labour market restrictions affect migration flows. As of 2017, there are five potential candidates that can be part of the next enlargement. READ MORE

3. 2. Immigrant-Trade Links: Empirical Evidence from Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Laura Brandell; Carolina Johansson Santos Silva; [2009]
   Keywords : Immigrant-Trade Links; International Trade; Ethnic networks; Immigration; Transaction Costs;

   Abstract : Previous research suggests that immigrants can promote trade by lowering transaction costs, and by bringing with them preferences for goods produced in their native country. This paper examines the hypothesis that there is a positive relation between the number of immigrants from a given country and Swedish bilateral trade flows with that country. READ MORE