Format:
1 Online-Ressource
Edition:
Online-Ausgabe World Bank E-Library Archive Sonstige Standardnummer des Gesamttitels: 041181-4
Edition:
Also available in print.
Series Statement:
Policy research working paper 3773
Content:
"Past research into the determinants of international trade highlighted the importance of the basic spatial gravity model augmented by additional variables representing sources of friction. Studies modeled many sources of friction using various proxies, including indices based on expert judgment in some cases. This paper focuses on logistics friction and draws on a data set recently compiled by the World Bank with specific quantitative metrics of logistics performance in terms of time, cost, and variability in time. It finds that the new variables that relate directly to logistics performance have a statistically significant relationship with the level of bilateral trade. It also finds that a single logistics index can capture virtually all of the explanatory power of multiple logistics indicators. The findings should spur public and private agencies that have direct or indirect power over logistics performance to focus attention on reducing sources of friction so as to improve their country's ability to compete in today's global economy. Moreover, since the logistics metrics are directly related to operational performance, countries can use these metrics to target actions to improve logistics and monitor their progress. "--World Bank web site
Note:
Includes bibliographical references. - Title from PDF file as viewed on 11/18/2005
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Erscheinungsjahr in Vorlageform:[2005]
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Weitere Ausgabe: Hausman, Warren H: Global logistics indicators, supply chain metrics, and bilateral trade patterns
Additional Edition:
Reproduktion von Hausman, Warren H. Global logistics indicators, supply chain metrics, and bilateral trade patterns 2005
Language:
English
Author information:
Lee, Hau Leung
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