This paper provides an updated survey of the rapidly growing literature on inframarginal
analysis of division of labor, tracing the development of this literature since its emergence in …

The implications of the international demonstration effect (IDE) for the development of
underdeveloped economies have long been studied and debated. Yet few formal analyses …

This paper develops a general equilibrium Ricardian model with transaction costs to
investigate the determinants of the firm's sourcing decision. It derives conditions under which …

In this paper we present a theoretical framework for studying integration and inequality in
China, followed by some empirical discussions of the Chinese regions. Employing the …

We propose a Neo-Heckscher-Ohlin model of trade that combines comparative endowment
advantage, comparative technological advantage, international capital mobility, and trade …

This chapter contains a theoretical study of opening up, followed by empirical discussions of
the unbalanced development of the Chinese regions. Applying an inframarginal …

In this theoretical study, we revisit the old Ricardian model of comparative advantage.
Following an inframarginal methodology, we build an extended theoretical model based on …

The implications of the international demonstration effect (IDE) for the development of
underdeveloped economies have long been studied and debated. Yet few formal analyses …

This paper develops a model to study the effects of foreign aid on the creation and
distribution of wealth in the recipient country. It considers three types of foreign aid …