| ID | 109905 |
| Title Proper | African trade dynamics |
| Other Title Information | is China a different trading partner? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Grauwe, Paul De ; Houssa, Romain ; Piccillo, Giulia |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper employs the standard gravity model to identify the quality of governance of China's African trade partners. As a benchmark, we perform the same analysis on other major African trade partners: France, Germany, UK, and USA. Data from 53 African countries in 1996-2009 show that only China is consistently willing to import more from African countries with a lower governance standing. By doing so; China fills a gap left open by the other major world economies, and might even play a key role in the future development of Africa. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies Vol. 10, No. 1; Feb 2012: p.15-45 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies Vol. 10, No. 1; Feb 2012: p.15-45 |
| Key Words | Africa ; China ; Trade |