On the Topological Properties of the World Trade Web: A Weighted Network Analysis
arXiv:0708.4359 · doi:10.1016/j.physa.2008.01.050
Abstract
This paper studies the topological properties of the World Trade Web (WTW) and its evolution over time by employing a weighted network analysis. We show that the WTW, viewed as a weighted network, displays statistical features that are very different from those obtained by using a traditional binary-network approach. In particular, we find that: (i) the majority of existing links are associated to weak trade relationships; (ii) the weighted WTW is only weakly disassortative; (iii) countries holding more intense trade relationships are more clustered.
To be submitted to APFA 6 Proceedings. 8 pages, 10 figures
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