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Have International Transportation Costs Declined

Published: Jan 13, 2003
Abstract
July 1999 While the precise causes of post-war trade growth are not well understood, declines in transport costs top the lists of usual suspects. However, there is remarkably little systematic evidence documenting the decline. This paper provides a detailed accounting of the time-series pattern of shipping costs. Direct evidence from an eclectic mix of data shows that ocean freight rates have increased while air freight rates have declined...
Paper Details
Title
Have International Transportation Costs Declined
Published Date
Jan 13, 2003
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