International trade and open-access renewable resources: the small open economy case
International trade and open-access renewable resources: the small open economy case
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DOI:
10.2307/136232
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发表时间:
1997-08-01
影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
Taylor, MS
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作者:
Brander, JA;Taylor, MS
We examine a small open economy with an open-access renewable resource. Using a two-sector general equilibrium model, we characterize the autarkic steady state, and then show that trade reduces steady-state utility for a diversified resource exporter. Instantaneous gains occur as trade opens, but they are eroded by ongoing resource depletion, The present value of utility falls for appropriate discount rates, and terms of trade 'improvements' may be welfare reducing. We also show that autarky prices, the pattern of trade, and the structure of production all are linked to a simple ratio of the intrinsic resource growth rate to labour supply.