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The Balassa index meets the dissimilarity Theil index: a decomposition methodology for location studies [PDF]

, 2006
It is well known that the broad concept of localisation has two connotations, namely, regional specialisation and industrial concentration. The main purpose of this paper is to introduce an entropy index of overall localisation suitable to conceptualise specialisation and concentration as the two sides of the same medal in a nested geographical ...
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The Balassa Index meets the Theil Index - a Decomposition Methodology for Location Studies [PDF]

, 2005
This paper focuses on the decomposition of location measures according to a twofold geographical level of analysis. The methodology, based on the use of the Theil dissimilarity index, is potentially applicable to the assessment of the spatial distribution of several economic phenomena when different hierarchical levels of analysis are considered.
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Competitiveness Analysis of the Romanian Agri-Food Sector

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence
The objective of this study is to assess the competitiveness of Romanian agri-food products on the world market, taking into account the use of land related to those products, using specific indicators.
I. Petrescu, Andreea Apetrei Kalveram, S. Pătărlăgeanu, M. Dinu, Alina Florentina Gheorghe   +4 more
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Assessing Indonesia's Potential Trade Gains from Joining BRICS

Journal of Economics Management and Trade
Aims: This study elaborates on the structure and intensity of BRICS international trade as a reference for Indonesia in developing its export promotion policy. In detail, the objectives of the study are to analyze (i) the intensity of trade between BRICS
Jongkers Tampubolon
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The potential of trade and economic cooperation of Tatarstan and the Samara region with the Volga-Yangtze project regions

Multimedia Information Retrieval
Purpose: to assess the potential for developing and strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Tatarstan, the Samara region, and the provinces of the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River in China, which are part of the Volga-Yangtze ...
E. Chirkunova, I. Naugolnova, N. I. Skreblov, D. V. Khilov   +3 more
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The potential of trade and economic cooperation between Brazil and the Samara region based on the integration of exports and imports

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Purpose: is to reveal the potential for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the Samara region and the Brazilian States by identifying the regional needs of the latter in non-energy goods.Methods:the article applies the statistical method
G. Khmeleva, E. Chirkunova, M. Guseva, D. V. Khilov   +3 more
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Pengaruh Investasi Infrastruktur, Pengeluaran Pemerintah Sektor Pendidikan, Nilai Tambah Manufaktur, dan Tingkat Inflasi terhadap Daya Saing Industri Manufaktur Negara-Negara Asean

Bandung Conference Series Economics Studies
. The manufacturing sector in ASEAN countries faces uneven competitiveness despite its strategic role in the region's economy. Various challenges, such as export competitiveness lagging behind non-ASEAN countries, remain prevalent.
Lovie Dwifany Lesmana, Hantoro Ksaid Notolegowo   +1 more
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TURKISH HAZELNUT SECTOR'S COMPETITIVE POWER: BALASSA INDEXING APPROACH

2017
The aim of this study is to present the suggestions of Turkey, the leader of the world hazelnut industry, to increase the competitive power in the sector. Hazelnut, an agricultural product with strategic importance in terms of our country, has a socioeconomic value in terms of the Black Sea Region people.
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The Economics of a Burger: Testing the Balassa–Samuelson Effect Using the Big Mac Index

This paper empirically investigates the Balassa–Samuelson effect using The Economist’s Big Mac Index for 2024–2025. By relating burger prices to GDP per capita, we test the hypothesis that richer countries exhibit higher price levels due to productivity-driven wage spillovers into non-tradable sectors.
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MEASURING THE EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF UZBEKISTAN'S GRAPE SECTOR: A BALASSA AND VOLLRATH INDEX APPROACH

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been expanding its export product basket and introducing new products to the world market. One of these products is fresh and dried grapes. Uzbekistan is one of the world's main grape producing countries. Uzbekistan also accounts for 1.9% of the world's grape exports.
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