This study examines whether trade agreements promoted under the ASEAN+6 over period 2007-2017 supported creation and/or diversion effects within three export product groups, namely, manufactured goods, primary products, and natural resources-based goods. Using a gravity model, we note that products offer pure (greater intra-bloc extra-bloc trade). Manufactured experienced in extrabloc exports, ...

We examine the contribution of domestic and interstates road infrastructures to trade flow between member countries Central African Economic Monetary Community (CEMAC). Theories international economics as well those new economic geography suggest a positive both intraregional trade. A gravity model is estimated evaluate this theoretical prediction in CEMAC zone. Results confirm interstate infra...

The study compares the world trade network among top merchandise trading countries before and during COVID-19 pandemic. China’s preeminence in 2020 pandemic is also examined. results reveal that did not change position of 2020, however, it drastically reduced density, interconnectedness, connectivity. During preference was inclined toward intraregional due to restrictions, which helped regain g...