Anders Åkerman, Researcher
+46-8-162163
Short presentation
My focus is mainly on international trade, in particular the effect of trade on aggregate productivity and firm dynamics. I am, however, also working on projects relating to arms trade and democratic change, the economy of China and climate change and trade.
Research interests
- Primary field: International Trade
- Secondary fields: International Macroeconomics, Applied Microeconomics, Microeconometrics and the Economics of China
- Teaching fields: International Trade, Econometrics and International Macroeconomics
Working papers
"A Theory on the Role of Wholesalers in International Trade based on Economies of Scope" (Research Papers in Economics, Department of Economics, Stockholm University 2010:1)
"The Global Arms Trade Network 1950-2007" (Research Papers in Economics, Department of Economics, Stockholm University 2010:2, with Anna Larsson)
"Country Size, Productivity and Trade Share Convergence: An analysis of heterogenous firms and country size dependent beachhead costs" (CEPR Discussion Paper 6545; with Rikard Forslid)
"Industry Location in Export Processing Zones: Segregation instead of Agglomeration?"
Additional information
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recent non-journal publications:
"Agglomeration of industry in China: Does Location Matter?" (2003) MSc Economics Extended Essay. Supervisor: Professor Anthony J. Venables (LSE).
"Slentrianmässig kritik" (2005) Brännpunkt, Svenska Dagbladet, October 11, 2005.
"Kinesiskt Saab en vinstlott" (2009) Debatt, Dagens Industri, May 13, 2009.