Trésor-Economics No. 118 - Do high-end goods represent a comparative advantage for Europe?
To cope with competition from emerging countries, developed countries have a tendency to specialise in the manufacture of high-end goods. This activity - which includes the very highest segment of so-called "luxury" goods - is strategic for these countries' exports, particularly at a time when domestic demand is weak.It is difficult to accurately and objectively determine which goods should be con... Lire la suite