Sayeeda Bano
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 216
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This book focuses on the concept, measurement and theory of intra-industry international trade. It includes an intensive study of Canada during a period of dramatic changes in the world economy. For the first time methods used to analyse IIT in other countries (notably, Balassa, EEC, Grubel-Lloyd, Australia, OECD) have been applied to examine the Canadian case. Alternative measurements of IIT are examined, resulting in discussion of a wide range of theoretical, empirical and policy aspects. The results reveal that the extent of Canada's IIT is remarkably high both across countries and across industries. Time-series analysis indicated that a substantial growth in IIT has taken place over the years 1962-87.