Kiel Trade Indicator

Imports and Exports for 75 Countries

The Kiel Institute presents a novel leading indicator for international trade. The calculations are based on real-time-data from container ships, which are evaluated by using artificial intelligence.

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China and India increasingly provide aid and credit to developing countries. This paper explores whether India uses these financial...

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With increasing evidence that rural households in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) opt for deagrarianization as an adaptation strategy to...

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