The relative sophistication of Chinese exports
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This paper examines the relative “sophistication” of China’s exports to the United States along two dimensions. First, I compare China’s export bundle to those of the relatively skilland capital-abundant members of the OECD as well as to similarly endowed U.S. trading partners. Second, I examine prices within product categories to determine if China’s varieties command a premium relative to its level of development.
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