International Trade and Investment

The International Trade and Investment Program examines the causes and consequences of trade between and among nations and regions. It considers how transportation costs, tariffs, and other factors affect geographic specialization and commercial flows.

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Stephen J. Redding is the Harold T. Shapiro ‘64 Professor in Economics at Princeton University. His research interests span international trade, economic geography, and the determinants of productivity and economic growth. He has been an NBER affiliate since 2011.

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