The labor and capital intensities of U.S. agricultural trade during 1973, 1974, and 1976 are examined through an input-output model. The empirical results indicate that U.S. agricultural exports tend to be more capital intensive while agricultural imports are more labor intensive, a result counter to Leontief's paradox.International Relations/Trade,

Lee, Gene K.

Schluter, Gerald E.

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IS LEONTIEF'S PARADOX APPLICABLE TO U.S. AGRICULTURAL TRADE?

IS LEONTIEF'S PARADOX APPLICABLE TO U.S. AGRICULTURAL TRADE?

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