International Trade, Learning, and Firm Heterogeneity

Focusing on the micro-level analysis, this book explores how firms in developing countries enhance their performance through international trade and technology diffusion. It examines the varying capabilities of these firms as they adapt to global markets, with a particular emphasis on emerging economies like China and regions in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The research addresses key questions about technological acquisition and the strategic use of comparative advantages, providing both theoretical insights and empirical evidence on firm performance in the context of globalization.