Aid and Trade

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Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann

L'Ecole Normale Superieure ; Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Thierry Verdier

Paris School of Economics (PSE); Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) - Department of Economics; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

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Date Written: September 2007

Abstract

The paper surveys the interactions between aid and trade, distinguishing between policies and outcomes as well as between various instruments. It first discusses the theoretical literature, focusing on the causal impact of aid on the recipient's welfare via the trade channel, before turning to the empirical and institutional literature on the topic. It identifies the main conclusions that are suggested by the literature and discusses the gaps that need to be filled out in order to get plausible policy recommendations.

Keywords: aid, development, trade

JEL Classification: F13, F35, O10

Suggested Citation

Suwa-Eisenmann, Akiko and Verdier, Thierry, Aid and Trade (September 2007). CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP6465, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1138578

Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann

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Thierry Verdier (Contact Author)

Paris School of Economics (PSE) ( email )

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Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

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