Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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963040 | Journal of International Economics | 2012 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
⺠This paper accounts for the observed crossâcountry dispersion in prices of goods. ⺠Two sources of price dispersion - trade costs and local distribution costs. ⺠Uses a multiâsector Ricardian trade model with distribution costs. ⺠Accounts for average price dispersion for a basket of goods fully. ⺠Accounts for 70% of variation in price dispersion across goods within the basket.
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Authors
Rahul Giri,