Structural interactions in global trade

We provide a methodological framework for investigating global trade networks thatdistinguish between categories of goods. We introduce a multi-layer network version of the Lantner diffusion model, in which each layer represents a specific good and each node corresponds to a country. By establishing...

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Published inTheory and decision
Main Authors Lebert, Didier, Poindron, Alexis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Springer Verlag 28.07.2025
Subjects
Economics and Finance
Humanities and Social Sciences
Economic dominance · Diffusion · Interaction index · Aggregation · Heterogeneity · Embargoes · Multi-layer graphs
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Summary:We provide a methodological framework for investigating global trade networks thatdistinguish between categories of goods. We introduce a multi-layer network version of the Lantner diffusion model, in which each layer represents a specific good and each node corresponds to a country. By establishing several mathematical results involving structural alterations of the network, and by leveraging interaction indices, we show how to quantify structural interactions between categories of goods and offer recommendations for decision-makers designing embargoes against target countries.
ISSN:0040-5833
1573-7187
DOI:10.1007/s11238-025-10061-z