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Does trade affect child health?

David I Levine1, Dov Rothman

  • 1UC Berkeley, USA.

Journal of Health Economics
|November 24, 2005
PubMed
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Trade openness shows minimal harm to children, with potential benefits from faster GDP growth. This study examines trade's impact on child welfare using a gravity model.

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Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Development Studies
  • Child Welfare

Background:

  • Geographically determined trade openness positively impacts economic growth (Frankel & Romer, 1999).
  • Concerns exist regarding trade openness leading to environmental degradation and reduced public spending on health and education.
  • The impact of trade openness on children remains under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of trade openness on children's well-being.
  • To assess potential negative consequences such as increased pollution or reduced social investments.
  • To identify any benefits derived from trade openness for child welfare.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the gravity model of trade, as established by Frankel and Romer.
  • Analyzed the relationship between trade openness and child-specific outcomes.

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  • Quantified the economic growth effects associated with trade openness.

    • Main Results:

    • Found minimal evidence of direct harm to children resulting from trade openness.
    • Observed potential benefits for children, primarily linked to accelerated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
    • Economic growth, influenced by trade, appears to be the main channel through which children may benefit.

    Conclusions:

    • Trade openness does not appear to significantly harm children's welfare.
    • Economic growth spurred by trade offers potential advantages for child well-being.
    • Policy considerations should focus on harnessing trade benefits while mitigating risks.