Pulp and Paper in North America

Pulp and paper are two of the most commonly traded commodities in global market. In forecasting the demand for and trade of pulp and paper products, it would be useful to study the market structure. The North American market for pulp and paper products is of special interest to study due to its global significance as both the largest producing region and the largest consuming region in the world. Any changes in this market may have important implications to world pulp and paper markets. In this book, a detailed in-depth analysis of market integration and dynamic market linkages of pulp and paper product markets in North America is conducted, and the competitive position for some specific pulp and paper products is measured. The author believes that this study contributes interesting insights to the trade in pulp and paper products. Specifically, it allows one to compare and contrast market structure, dynamic linkages and market behavior for pulp and paper in North America.