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dc.titleThe Discovery of New Export Products in Ecuador
dc.contributor.authorHernández, Iván
dc.contributor.authorCely, Nathalie
dc.contributor.authorGonzález, Francisco
dc.contributor.authorMuñoz, Ernesto
dc.contributor.authorPrieto, Iván
dc.contributor.orgunitDepartment of Research and Chief Economist
dc.coverageEcuador
dc.date.available2011-02-04T00:00:00
dc.date.issue2010-06-18T00:00:00
dc.description.abstractThis paper examines export diversification in Ecuador in the cases of fresh cut flowers, canned tuna, palm heart, broccoli and mangoes, using the theoretical framework on pioneers and discoveries developed by Hausmann and Rodrik (2003), as well as work by Sánchez and Butler (2006) on export costs and related uncertainties. It is found that the discoveries were mainly of traditional competitive advantage, with various degrees of technology adoption. The following policy implications are derived: i) innovative mechanisms to share the costs of new discoveries must be found and intellectual property rights strengthened; ii) cooperation among industry experts needs to improve; iii) deeper collective action to promote public-private partnerships should be undertaken; iv) relevant information and knowledge should be made available to all interested parties; and v) a national-level agenda should be undertaken to increase private investment in promising sectors while promoting the creation of public goods and minimizing rent-seeking behavior.
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0010828
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/The-Discovery-of-New-Export-Products-in-Ecuador.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.mediumAdobe PDF
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectTrade Agreement
dc.subject.jelcodeO13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
dc.subject.jelcodeO25 - Industrial Policy
dc.subject.keywordsIDB-WP-165
idb.identifier.pubnumberWorking Papers
idb.operationRG-K1113
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