This paper analyses the South African trade data from1992 until 2006 by means of a Grubel-Lloyd index, a measurement of marginal intra-industry trade and a revealed comparative advantage (RCA) indicator. During this period a lot happened that influenced the South African trade policy, e.g. the political transition in 1994, the formation of the World Trade Organisation in 1995, the rise of China as trading power, etc. The purpose is not only to analyse the current structure of South African trade, but also to examine its structural change over time. As a result this paper shows that South Africa is principally a supplier of natural resources to both industrialised and emerging economies. With respect to its African neighbours South Africa has a more advantageous trading position. More general this paper shows that an indicator reaches significant different values, if different trading partners or industries are analysed.(author´s abstract) / Series: Department of Economics Working Paper Series

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Intra-industry trade is a new phenomenon in international trade theory and has attracted interest from economists, in the form of both empirical and theoretical work. The first attempt to measure the extent of intra-industry trade in South Africa was under taken by Simson (1987). In his study Simson (1987) found that the amount of intra-industry trade accounted for only one-third of total trade. This is low compared to many industrialized countries. This thesis aims to analyze the extent of intra-industry trade within the context of trade liberalization. Chapter two provides the evolution, background and an overview of the literature of the concept of intra-industry trade. This chapter is followed by a presentation of the different measurement of intra-industry trade. But, however the Grubel Lloyd (1975) index remains the most commonly used index in the literature. A fourth chapter estimated the level of intra-industry trade in South Africa for the period 1972 to 1993. This chapter concludes that intra-industry trade in South Africa is a real phenomenon and not just a statistical novelty as argued by Finger (1975). It was is concluded that intra-industry trade is low when compared to most of its trading partners and there remains much scope for the growth of intra-industry trade. The fifth chapter discusses the role of regional integration and intra-industry trade. It is concluded that the levels of intra-industry trade between South Africa and with the countries in the Southern African region is relatively low when compared to the intra-industry trade between South Africa and its major trading partners, nevertheless there remains scope for the growth of intra-industry trade within the region as the countries become more similar. Chapter six discusses the commercial and welfare effects of intra-industry trade, concluding that there are advantages to be gained from intra-industry trade. Chapter seven analyses the effect of tariff levels on intra-industry trade in South Africa. Weak support was found for the height of tariffs and intra-industry trade in South Africa. Given the reduction of tariff lines in terms of the GATT requirement, it is anticipated that levels of intra-industry trade in South Africa will increase and there is much to gain in terms of welfare than inter industry trade. / Thesis (M.Com.)-University of Durban-Westville, 2001.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 126 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

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Multilateral trade negotiations within the World Trade Organization have reached a stalemate but there are new trade agreements being currently negotiated, either on bilateral or multinational basis. This thesis deals with two current major trade initiatives, the Trans-Pacific Partnership between the United States and eleven Pacific countries and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership which includes the United States and the European Union. The thesis uses a comparative analysis to assess economic as well as geopolitical implications of the two trade agreements for the United States. The most apparent geopolitical aspect is the effort of the United States to write the rules of trade for the 21st century before China does so. In regards to economic implications, the thesis works with a concept of intra-industry trade and based on it assesses the possible economic effects on the United States economy, especially in regards to productivity and transactional costs on labor market. Both of the agreements have many critics and their future is not clear. This thesis argues that in certain economic and geopolitical aspects, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is more beneficial and strategic for the United States.

I examine the role of product market relations in information assimilation surrounding corporate earnings announcements. I provide evidence that intra-industry information transfers measured by industry rival earnings announcements account for a substantial portion of the well documented post-earnings announcement drift. While this evidence appears to be most consistent with rational structural uncertainty [Brav and Heaton (2002)] one cannot rule out the possibility of behavioral biases. / Ph. D.

Intra-industry trade occurs when goods from the same industry category are both exported and imported. Types of intra-industry trade are identified, and theoretical models of intraindustry trade under conditions of imperfect competition are examined. The results of thirtyseven empirical studies on the determinants of intra-industry trade are analysed. Methods of measuring intra-industry trade and marginal intra-industry trade are discussed, and various measurement problems are dealt with. The extent of intra-industry trade in South Africa in 1992 and 1997 is measured, using the Grubel-Lloyd and Michaely indices. The BrUlhart indices are applied to measure marginal intra-industry trade. South Africa has a relatively low and stable level of intra-industry trade in manufactured goods: the GrubelLloyd index for 1997 is calculated to be 37 per cent. / Economics and Management Sciences / M.Com. (Economics)

Intra-industry trade occurs when goods from the same industry category are both exported and imported. Types of intra-industry trade are identified, and theoretical models of intraindustry trade under conditions of imperfect competition are examined. The results of thirtyseven empirical studies on the determinants of intra-industry trade are analysed. Methods of measuring intra-industry trade and marginal intra-industry trade are discussed, and various measurement problems are dealt with. The extent of intra-industry trade in South Africa in 1992 and 1997 is measured, using the Grubel-Lloyd and Michaely indices. The BrUlhart indices are applied to measure marginal intra-industry trade. South Africa has a relatively low and stable level of intra-industry trade in manufactured goods: the GrubelLloyd index for 1997 is calculated to be 37 per cent. / Economics and Management Sciences / M.Com. (Economics)

Submitted by JOSIANE SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA (josianeso) on 2017-06-16T13:34:11Z No. of bitstreams: 2 Simone Cavassola_.pdf: 449259 bytes, checksum: aa80607437aaa50ea7d3b1be0fd0a433 (MD5) Simone Cavassola_.pdf: 449259 bytes, checksum: aa80607437aaa50ea7d3b1be0fd0a433 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-06-16T13:34:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 Simone Cavassola_.pdf: 449259 bytes, checksum: aa80607437aaa50ea7d3b1be0fd0a433 (MD5) Simone Cavassola_.pdf: 449259 bytes, checksum: aa80607437aaa50ea7d3b1be0fd0a433 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-30 / Nenhuma / Este estudo busca identificar a existência e o nível de padrão de Comércio Intraindústria da Indústria de Transformação do Brasil com o Mercosul, tendo como referência o Brasil com o resto do mundo. Para esta análise utilizou-se o índice Grubel-Lloyd (1975), a partir dos dados de importação e exportação dos 99 setores da indústria de transformação, transacionados entre o Brasil e os países do Mercosul, e entre o Brasil e o mundo no período compreendido dos anos 2000 a 2014. Como resultados do estudo, é possível perceber o enfraquecimento do comércio brasileiro intrasetorial com o Mercosul e também com o restante do mundo. Ou seja, ao invés de aumentar a integração entre os países, em especial, membros do Mercosul, os resultados mostram uma diminuição dessa integração. Essa evidência contesta o desempenho que se espera da integração produtiva regional como um fator dinamizador econômico, visto fortemente na década de 1990. E em relação ao comércio do Brasil com o restante do mundo, identifica-se a exportação de um volume maior de bens primários, contra a importação de bens de intensidade tecnológica. Ao invés de realizar trocas dentro de um mesmo setor, como evidencia o Comércio Intraindústria, o maior volume de comércio entre o Brasil e o Mundo ocorre entre setores distintos. / This study aims to identify the existence and the level of Intra-Industry pattern between Brazilian and Mercosur industries, taking as reference to the trade pattern between Brazil and the rest of the world. For the analyses was considered the Grubel-Lloyd Index (1975), over imports and exports data of 99 sectors of the industry traded between Brazil and Mercosur countries and, between Brazil and the rest of the world from 2000 to 2014. The results revealed deterioration of Brazilian intersectoral commerce with Mercosur, as well with the rest of the world. In other words, it means that instead of improving productive integration among the countries, especially Mercosur members, the results expose the diminishing of integration. This evidence challenges the expected performance of regional productive integration as an economic enabling factor, seen strongly in the 1990's. The present work also demonstrates an increase in the exportation of primary goods from Brazil to the rest of the world, in contrast, the importation of goods of high technology. By the way, instead of indication of Intra-Industry trade, the greater trade between Brazil and the rest of the world takes place among different sectors.