East Asian economies have expanded their proportion of global GDP over the last few decades. Likewise, intra-East Asian trade — that is, trade between East Asian countries – has increased as a share of global trade. Furthermore, East Asian countries are growing their commerce with one another. By using gravity model, explain why.

East Asian economies have expanded their proportion of global GDP over the last few decades. Likewise, intra-East Asian trade — that is, trade between East Asian countries – has increased as a share of global trade. Furthermore, East Asian countries are growing their commerce with one another. By using gravity model, explain why.

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