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This study investigates the relationship between culture proximity and international trade in Asia, covering the period 1970-2009 using Pedroni and Johansen and Fisher Panel Data cointegration tests. The result of the cointegration analysis indicates that there is a long-run relationship between culture and and international trade. This means cultural proximity/similarity effects the international trade in long run

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Cultural Similarity, International Trade, Panel Data Analysis

ULUSLARARASI TİCARET VE KÜLTÜREL YAKINLIK: ASYA ÖRNEĞİ

Öz

Bu çalışma, 1970-2009 yılları arası, Pedroni ve Johansen ve Fisher panel veri eş bütünleşme analizi kullanılarak Asya ülkelerinde kültürel benzerlik ve uluslararası ticaret arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmıştır. Eş bütünleşme analizi, Asya ülkelerinde, kültü- rel benzerlik ve uluslararası ticaret arasında, uzun dönemli bir ilişkinin var olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu durum, uzun dönemde kültürel yakınlığın uluslararası ticareti etkilediği anlamına gelmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Kültürel Benzerlik, Uluslararası Ticaret, Panel Data Analizi

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