COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF SERVICES – A FOCUS ON THE EUROPEAN UNION AND POLAND
COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF SERVICES – A FOCUS ON THE EUROPEAN UNION AND POLAND

Summary/Abstract: This study examines comparative advantages in the context of international trade in services.Using the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) index, countries with comparative advantagesin specific service groups across 28 EU countries were identified. The results are illustrated foreach service category using gradient maps, allowing for the determination of sectoral specializationin individual countries. Subsequently, a detailed case study of Poland was conducted, additionallyutilizing the Corrected Revealed Comparative Advantage (CRCA) index to assess the stability of itscomparative advantages between 2010 and 2018. The study identifies labor-intensive sectors, suchas production services, transport, construction, and repair and maintenance services, as key areasof Poland’s comparative advantage, stemming from lower labor costs compared to Western Europe.

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