A Topological Analysis of Trade Distance: Evidence from the Gravity Model and Complex Flow Networks

As a classical trade model, the gravity model plays an important role in the trade policy-making process. However, the effect of physical distance fails to capture the effects of globalization and even ignores the multilateral resistance of trade. Here, we propose a general model describing the effe...

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Main Authors: Zongning Wu, Hongbo Cai, Ruining Zhao, Ying Fan, Zengru Di, Jiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/9/3511