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Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 6 / 2006 (501)

Structural Changes of International Trade Flows under the Impact of Globalization

Anca Dachin
Academia de Studii Economice Bucuresti

Abstract. Structural changes of international trade flows indicate modifications in competitiveness of countries, in terms of production, technological upgrading and exports under the pressure of globalization. The paper aims to point out sources of competitive advantages especially in manufacturing exports of different groups of countries. The focus is on the shifts in the structure of manufacturing in the European Union and their effects on international rankings in export performances. An important issue refers to the opportunities given by the enlargement of the European Union and their impact on EU trade structures.

Keywords: globalization; competitiveness; structural changes of manufacturing and trade; export performance; effects of EU enlargement.

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