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Item Restricted The role of transaction costs in inter-regional commodity flow and regional exports of the Philippines(2008-03) Burgos, Rey Emmanuel O.; Sison, Ramilio C.; Clarete, RamonThis paper examines the effects of the transaction costs variables on inter- regional trade (domestic exports) and regional international exports. The transaction costs-related variables are teledensity, financial management capability and road infrastructure. The study's results indicate that the higher the transaction costs of a region, the lower would be its inter-regional commodity flows and international exports. They highlight the significance of trade related support services to building up the country's export capability in response to trade liberalization.