Export Dynamics in Colombia: Transactions Level Evidence

Número: 
522
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Clasificación JEL: 
F10, F12, F14
Palabras clave: 
Export transaction frequency, Fixed shipment costs and scale economies in transportation, Destination distance, Average shipment volume and number of shipments

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