Freight transportation costs and the thickening of the US--Mexico border

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2014
Volume: 46
Issue: 11
Pages: 1248-1258

Authors (2)

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0.503 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

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Abstract

Border regulatory requirements and administrative practices changed subsequent to the September 11, 2001 (9/11), terrorist attacks in the United States. Research in this study examines the manners in which transportation cost data for merchandise imports from Mexico behaved before and after 2001. Evidence is obtained that confirms results earlier tabulated for imports from Canada. Empirical results further indicate that, beyond freight cost changes, growth in the value of imports from Mexico was disrupted by events associated with the aftermath of 9/11.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:46:y:2014:i:11:p:1248-1258
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25