One Size Fits All? Heckscher-Ohlin Specialization in Global Production

S-Tier
Journal: American Economic Review
Year: 2003
Volume: 93
Issue: 3
Pages: 686-708

Score contribution per author:

8.043 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper introduces a new technique for testing the Heckscher-Ohlin model that allows for the possibility that countries with sufficiently disparate endowments specialize in unique subsets of goods. Results based upon industry-level data reject one-size-fits-all homogeneity in favor of Heckscher-Ohlin specialization. Results also reveal that industry-level data hide substantial intra-industry heterogeneity, violating the assumptions of the model and complicating the interpretation of results from earlier research. A methodology for adjusting industry output to reflect underlying product variation is introduced. Reestimation of the model using adjusted aggregates in place of standard industry classifications provides strong support for Heckscher-Ohlin specialization.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:3:p:686-708
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
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2026-01-29