The Eurovision Song Contest, Preferences and European Trade

Ari Kokko; Patrik Gustavsson  Tingvall

The Eurovision Song Contest, Preferences and European Trade

Ari Kokko, Patrik Gustavsson Tingvall

Ratio: Näringslivets forskningsinstitut

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Abstract

Already Beckerman (1956) and Linder (1961) suggested that international trade is not determined by supply side factors alone - perceptions about foreign countries and country preferences matter. We explore the relation between exports, cultural distance, income differences and country preferences as revealed by voting in the European Song Contest. We conclude that preferences influence trade through several channels, and that results of the European Song Contest are a robust predictor of bilateral trade.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Stockholm
Publisher	Ratio: Näringslivets forskningsinstitut
Number of pages	30
Publication status	Published - 2012

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