Discussion Paper

Causes of the Global Trade Slowdown


Abstract: This note analyzes the striking slowdown in world trade in recent years. After documenting key features of this slowdown, we assess its causes, including to what extent it reflects recent cyclical weakness in global growth versus underlying long-term structural shifts in the world economy.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2573-2129.25

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: IFDP Notes

Publication Date: 2016-11-10

Number: 2016-11-10