Abstract
We analyze how a set of 22 European countries was affected by increased Chinese export competition between 1995 and 2008. Employing product-group level data, we observe a reduction in the export volumes of European countries due to increased Chinese export competition. This deceleration in the export sector induces changes within the manufacturing industries, especially a decline in employment. When using more aggregated, regional-level data, our analysis shows that the industry sector as a whole declines, resulting in an increased unemployment rate. The importance of Chinese export competition for Europe is attributable to its high export intensity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1120–1151 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Journal | Canadian Journal of Economics |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 2015 |
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- Chinese export competition, declining exports and adjustments at the industry and regional level in Europe
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