Research and analysis

Evaluating export promotion activities using econometrics

This report assessed whether, and how, the existing evidence base on the impact of trade promotion activities could be strengthened through further robust econometric analysis.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 25 August 2022
• Last updated: 4 October 2023 — See all updates

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Methods using econometrics to evaluate the impact of export promotion activities: lessons learned and options for original analysis

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The Department for International Trade (DIT) commissioned Frontier Economics to establish if and how the existing evidence base on the impact of trade promotion activities could be strengthened through further robust econometric analysis. The impact of export promotion on both export activity and wider economic outcomes was considered.

Read a follow up report on the impact of export promotion activities on firm outcomes.

This was published originally by Department for International Trade (DIT) which has since moved to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

Published 25 August 2022
Last updated 4 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 4 October 2023

   Link added to the follow up report: The impact of export promotion activities on firm outcomes.

2. 25 August 2022

   First published.