Using a new database on Chinese food standards, this paper estimates the impact of volunta-ry and mandatory standards on its agricultural and food exports. The dataset covers seven Chinese products from 1992 to 2008. The findings here indicate that standards have a posi-tive effect on China's export performance. Standards signal to customers that products meet certain quality measures and promote information exchange. The benefits of increased ex-ports...
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2012/02/01
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS5976
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2012/02/02
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Disclosed
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Food standards and exports : evidence from China
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international classification