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- Title
The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Persian Rugs: A Policy Analysis Matrix Approach.
- Authors
Najarzadeh, R.; Rezagholizadeh, M.; Saghaian, S.; Reed, M.; Aghaie, M.
- Abstract
Persian rags are woven in different parts of the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, the rags woven in Eastern Azerbaijan, Esfahan, and Qum have a worldwide reputation. A Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) is used to study the rag industry in these provinces. Our analysis is concentrated on the most-exported hand--woven rag--named 65-Radj Cheleh Abrishami Silk Flower--using 2006 data. The results indicate that the export competitive indexes for the three provinces are 0.81, 0.88, and 0.93, respectively. Based on these indices the 65-Radj Cheleh Abrishami Silk Flower rag can compete in the world markets. The comparative advantage indices for the three provinces are 0.83, 0.79 and 0.84, respectively. These numbers show that the provinces have a comparative advantage in the production of the rag in question.
- Subjects
PERSIAN rugs; WORLD Trade Organization; COMPARATIVE advantage (International trade); INDEXES; MATRICES (Mathematics); ECONOMIC policy
- Publication
Journal of Food Distribution Research, 2011, Vol 42, Issue 1, p91
- ISSN
0047-245X
- Publication type
Article