Introducing imperfect competition into the SALTER model
SALTER working paper 25
This paper by Thomas W Hertel is working paper 25 for the SALTER model of the world economy.
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Introduction and Motivation
Adjustments to the Data Base
Intraregional Trade
International Transport Services
Zero Profits
Global Savings = Investment
Derivation of Behavioral Equations for the Imperfectly Competitive Sectors
Pricing Decisions
Demand Structure
Perceived Demand Elasticities
Behavioral Equations in the Perfectly Competitive Sectors
Calibration of Imperfectly Competitive Sectors
The Basic Problem
Some Solutions
Unilateral Trade Liberalization in the Australasian Region
Sectoral Support in Initial Equilibrium
Changes is Industry Output
Welfare Effect of Unilateral Trade Liberalization
Multilateral Trade Liberalization
Output Changes Under Perfect Competition
Imperfect Competition
Unilateral and Multilateral Liberalization Compared
Welfare Effects of Multilateral Liberalization
Summary and Implications for the SALTER Project
References
