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Abstract: The Internet stimulates trade. Using a gravity equation of trade among 56 countries, we find no evidence of an effect of the Internet on total trade flows in 1995 and only weak evidence of an effect in 1996. However, we find an increasing and significant impact from 1997 to 1999. Specifically, our results imply that a 10 percent increase in the relative number … [ Read more ]

Content: Article | Authors: Caroline Freund, Diana Weinhold | Source: The Federal Reserve Board | Subjects: IT / Technology / E-Business, Trade

This Small Business Administration page offers contact information for the SBA’s U.S Export Assistance Centers around the country.

Content: Online Resource | Source: Small Business Administration (SBA) | Subject: Trade

Because of its ability to link people around the world, the Internet is causing a global logistics transformation. Moving goods and dealing with customs and tariffs is still hard, but software automation and supply-chain suites are starting to help the process.

Content: Article | Author: Jeff Sweat | Source: InformationWeek | Subjects: Operations, Trade

Export Portal offers far-reaching resources about trade and exporting. Featured on the site is an online guide, “Get International Trade Assistance,” which provides information and a collection of helpful links on expanding businesses to include trade. The site also includes links to US government Websites dealing with trade and export, which feature statistics, market research, advocacy, a calendar of events and more. Finally, the site … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: U.S. Department of Commerce | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade

The International Business Resource Connection (IBRC) is an outreach tool created by the Center for International Business Education and Research within University of Kansas School of Business. The IBRC intends to help international trade and business education by focusing on the Internet as a communication tool to help develop international business opportunities for “firms located in the heartland of the United States.” The site contains … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: University of Kansas School of Business (CIBER) | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade

Global Trade Center provides many valuable international trade services for manufacturers, importers, exporters, trade service businesses and opportunity seekers. Site features include: Global Trade Leads Database (suppliers/buyers), Bulletin Board, a Reference Section, Trade Show database, World Maps, and more.

Content: Online Resource | Source: Global Trade Zone | Subjects: International, Trade | Industry: International Trade

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An information-rich resource offering effective trade and market research for businesses. The site is organized into several sections: Services, Market Research, Trade Events, and Exporting Resources. Perhaps the most germane resources can be found under the Exporting Resources section (including a Basic Guide to Exporting, Tariff Rates and Taxes, and an Export Programs Guide) and the Market Research (especially the country commercial guides). {Requires free … [ Read more ]

Content: Online Resource | Source: U.S. Commercial Service | Subjects: International, Trade