Fiber flows in global paper and pulp industry. A panel data approach.

The purpose of this thesis is to study factors that explain the bilateral fiber trade flows. This is done by analyzing bilateral trade flows during 1990-2006. It will be studied also, whether there are differences between fiber types. This thesis uses a gravity model approach to study the trade flows. Gravity model is mostly used to study the aggregate data between trading countries. In this thesis the gravity model is applied to single fibers. This model is then applied to panel data set. Results from the regression show clearly that there are benefits in studying different fibers in separate. The effects differ considerably from each other. Furthermore, this thesis speaks for the existence of Linder’s effect in certain fiber types.

Magister Antti Filppula 20.11.1972 Jakkula

Kirje

Insinööri Antti Pohjanheimo 8/12 1964

Kirje 8.12.1964

Seppä Antti Kemppainen 20/10 1971

Kirje 20.10.1971

Taiteilija Antti Halonen 26/11 1970

Kirje 26.11.1970

Maisteri Antti Filppula 20/11 1972

Kirje 20.11.1972

Hammaslääkäri Antti Huhtala 30/12 1974

Kirje 30.12.1974