Daniel Trefler
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Daniel Trefler is an economics
professor
at the University of Toronto
specializing in international economics
and best known for his empirical research on patterns of trade. His works helped to explain the shortcomings of the Heckscher-Ohlin model
in terms of differences in technology used in different countries.He has also empirically examined the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement
on both the U.S and Canada.Trefler received his Bachelor degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Toronto
, a master degree in economics from the Cambridge University and his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
professor
Professor
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at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
specializing in international economics
International economics
International economics is concerned with the effects upon economic activity of international differences in productive resources and consumer preferences and the institutions that affect them...
and best known for his empirical research on patterns of trade. His works helped to explain the shortcomings of the Heckscher-Ohlin model
Heckscher-Ohlin model
The Heckscher–Ohlin model is a general equilibrium mathematical model of international trade, developed by Eli Heckscher and Bertil Ohlin at the Stockholm School of Economics. It builds on David Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage by predicting patterns of commerce and production based...
in terms of differences in technology used in different countries.He has also empirically examined the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. It superseded the Canada – United States Free Trade Agreement...
on both the U.S and Canada.Trefler received his Bachelor degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, a master degree in economics from the Cambridge University and his Ph.D. in economics from the University of California at Los Angeles.