Comparative advantage of countries in forest-products trade

摘要: Abstract The objectives of this paper were to define, measure and explain differences in the comparative advantage countries which trade forest products. theory Heckscher, Ohlin Vanek was used, led a direct relationship between country's net trade, its endownment resources, domestic income. From these equations an index revealed derived used rank early 1980s for major groups This ranking country groupings suggested definite country, endowment other demand. tested formally with empirical model based on Heckscher-Ohlin-Vanek equations. simple explained large part variation total product, roundwood, sawnwood, panels, pulp, paper, 1960s 1980s. In general, there strong positive level demand, reflected by For some commodities, especially logs, had become stronger