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Linder hypothesis

(That is, the proportionate demand for each good becomes more similar, for example following Engel's law on food and non-food spending.)Econometric test of the hypothesis has been difficult because countries with similar levels of per capita income are generally located close to each other geographically and distance is a very important factor in explaining the intensity of trade between two countries.



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