Using a new database on Chinese food standards, this paper estimates the impact of volunta-ry and mandatory standards on its agricultural and food exports. The dataset covers seven Chinese products from 1992 to 2008. The findings here indicate that standards have a posi-tive effect on China's export performance. Standards signal to customers that products meet certain quality measures and promote information exchange. The benefits of increased ex-ports...
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2012/02/01
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Policy Research Working Paper
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WPS5976
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2012/02/02
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Food standards and exports : evidence from China
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international classification
Citation
Mangelsdorf,Axel; Portugal Perez,Luis Alberto; Wilson,John S..
Food standards and exports : evidence from China (English). Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 5976 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/173531468024852109