The theory of comparative advantage is at the core of neoclassical trade theory. Yet we know little about its implications for how nations should conduct their trade policy. For example, should import
We study how migration shapes aggregate and regional comparative advantage, exploiting a large migration of farmers to the West of Brazil between 1950 and 2010. Migration allowed workers to sort accor
Is skill dispersion a source of comparative advantage? While it is established that a country's aggregate endowment of human capital is an important determinant of comparative advantage, this paper in
Much research has tried to measure the competitiveness of territorial units such as countries and subnational regions. We propose new measures of subnational trade competitiveness that reflect the eco
