Fatores determinantes da fragilidade competitiva da Argentina no século XXI

Abstract

This study aims to present an analysis of Argentina's world trade flows, as well as the main characteristics of its export agenda, from 2010 to 2020. To carry out the study, using data obtained from UN COMTRADE, indicators were calculated to verify the existence of trade patterns in the country, such as the index of Revealed Comparative Advantages, the Market-share and the index of Intra-Industrial Trade. The analysis begins with a brief bibliographic review of international trade theories, and then analyzes the evolution of trade flows from Argentina until the recent period. In this analysis, the bilateral relationship with Brazil, its main trading partner, and the trade agreements established between the two countries are considered. The results of the indicators show the predominance of commodities and products that are intensive in natural resources in the export agenda of both countries and the intra-industrial trade relationship for products of greater technological intensity.