Are the Mediterranean countries competitive in fresh fruit and vegetable exports? |
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Authors: | Fredrik O L Nilsson Emma Lindberg Yves Surry |
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Institution: |
a Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
b Formerly at the Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden |
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Abstract: | For many of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, fruit and vegetables are very important products. In light of the increasing trade liberalization and thus increasing competition between countries, this paper aims to investigate the competitiveness of ten Mediterranean countries with respect to fresh fruit and vegetables. The analysis rests on two foundations. First, a set of indicators are calculated to give a general impression of trends and potentials. Second, a constant market share analysis is performed where the countries' competitiveness in world trade is investigated. The results show that the competitiveness of the investigated countries has deteriorated over the period. |
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Keywords: | Constant market share fruit revealed comparative advantage trade performance vegetables |
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