Survey Trade Pattern of Major Agricultural Production in Iran by Using Approach of Inputs Virtual Trade (Emphasize on Qualitative Land and Labor Force)

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• A. Esmaeeli Dastjerdipoor
• H. Mehrabi

Kerman

10.22067/jead2.v1389i2.3942

Abstract

Extension of trade liberalization in countries is cause to increasing amount of goods in different sectors. Exploit of global trade by increasing competitive power was regarded by researchers and policymakers in different countries. Whereas abundance of production factor is one of the agent that makes advantage and qualitative land and labor force are two abundance production factors in agricultural sector in Iran, this article survey trade pattern of Iran in agricultural sector from abundance aspect of these factors. For this aim estimated amount of land and labor embodied in export and import of agricultural production traded denotation with production and trade partners of Iran by using indicator methods and calculation material flow during 1376-86. The results indicated that the trade pattern of Iran in agricultural sector is adverse with abundance of qualitative land and labor force. In other words never less existing capable land abundance labor force in Iran this country is net importer of virtual land and labor through trade o agricultural goods with trade partners. So it is necessary that agricultural trade pattern is reviewed for achieving maximum social benefits and international trade flows.

Classification of JEL: F13, Q17, Q24

Keywords

• international trade
• Iran
• Material flows analysis
• Virtual labor
• Virtual land

20.1001.1.20084722.1389.24.2.12.7

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