Analysis of Factors Affecting Product Quality in International Trade

University of Richmond, School of Arts and Sciences, 410 Westhampton Way, U.S.A.

^* Corresponding author: yudong.liang@richmond.edu

Abstract

International trade plays a crucial role in the global economy, not only promoting the free flow of goods, services, and capital, but also facilitating the exchange of technology, knowledge, and culture. With the acceleration of globalization, international trade has become a significant engine for economic growth in many countries and has had a profound impact on the efficiency and diversity of global supply chains. This paper, through reviewing and analyzing different studies, examines the impact of international trade on product quality from three perspectives: trade costs, technology spillover effects, and economies of scale. It focuses on how trade costs hinder product quality, how technology spillovers promote quality improvement, and how economies of scale reduce production costs, thereby enhancing product quality. Therefore, the paper concludes that lowering trade costs, promoting technology spillovers, and achieving economies of scale are key to improving product quality. This research provides theoretical guidance for companies and policymakers to better understand and respond to the competitive pressure on product quality in the global market.