How important is geography, culture and language for trade in services, and how does this compare to that of trade in goods?
Background
Trade in services and digital trade across borders has rapidly grown in recent years, providing key drivers to the UK economy. However, measurement, classification and definitional challenges have come to characterise the nature of available evidence, driving the need for further research in this space.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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The (New) Geography of International Trade and Investment: Exploring the extent to which 'distance' matters in the establishment of economic relations
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Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the relevance of geography, culture, and language in trade in services and goods, and the authors have the necessary expertise.
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Ulster University "NISRA BDR Programme"
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on trade flows for Northern Irish businesses, but does not directly address the comparison between trade in services and goods.
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Trade in Northern Ireland: Characteristics of businesses and workers
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Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project examines the nature of trading firms and the employment supported by exporting in Northern Ireland, but does not directly address the comparison between trade in services and goods.