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Assessing Regional Trade Arrangements

Are South-south RTAs More Trade Diverting?

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...

It has generally been argued that regional trade agreements among developing countries may induce potential adverse effects on trade patterns among RTA members and between them and third countries...


Integrated Approach to Agricultural Trade and Development Issues, An

Exploring the Welfare and Distribution Issues

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) analysis has become a well-established methodology for the estimation of trade and welfare effects resulting from trade liberalization. This paper reviews CGE...


Regional Trade Agreements and Developing Countries

The Case of the Pacific Island's Proposed Free Trade Agreement

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...

Fourteen of the world's smallest and most vulnerable economies - the Forum Island Countries (FICs) of the Pacific island region - are in the process of forming themselves into a free trade area (FTA)...


Assessing Regional Trading Arrangements in the Asia-Pacific

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...

Using both a gravity model to consider the natural trading bloc hypothesis and simulation using a computer generated equilibrium (CGE) model to make welfare estimates, this publication examines the...


Services Sector Reform and Development Strategies

Issues and Research Priorities

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...

The purpose of this paper is to review some of the empirical work, which can provide relevant inputs to the implementation of strategies for use in the General Agreement on Trade Services (GATS)...


Tariffs and the East Asian Financial Crisis

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: November 2001 )

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...

This study examines the role of tariffs during the East Asian financial crisis and finds that there is a role of tariffs when it comes to fighting the negative impact of a financial downturn. The...


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Quantification of Non-tariff Measures

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: October 2002 )

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...

The increase in the relative importance of non-tariff measures has increased awareness of the various deficiencies in existing non-tariff measures (NTM) data collections. This paper is concerned with...


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Trade in Services

Market Access Opportunities and the Benefits of Liberalization for Developing Countries

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

The service sector is the most important sector for most developed economies being the largest contributor to gross domestic product, production, and employment. Developing economies on the other...

The service sector is the most important sector for most developed economies being the largest contributor to gross domestic product, production, and employment. Developing economies on the other...


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International Trade and Labour Market Performance

Major Findings and Open Questions

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

This paper summarizes the results of recent research into the effects of international trade on labor demand highlighting three areas, which may require further investigation. These areas being: the...

This paper summarizes the results of recent research into the effects of international trade on labor demand highlighting three areas, which may require further investigation. These areas being: the...


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Assessing South-south Regional Integration

Same Issues Many Metrics

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2003 )

The number of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) has increased over time. So have the complexity of issues surrounding their formation and the metrics used to assess them. Despite sustained research...

The number of Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) has increased over time. So have the complexity of issues surrounding their formation and the metrics used to assess them. Despite sustained research...


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Duty and Quota-free Access for LDCs

Further Evidence From CGE Modelling

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: June 2002 )

This study is an extension of the work entitled Duty and Quota Free Market Access for LDCs: An Analysis of Quad Initiatives. Its purpose is to assess the effects of trade policy initiatives aimed at...

This study is an extension of the work entitled Duty and Quota Free Market Access for LDCs: An Analysis of Quad Initiatives. Its purpose is to assess the effects of trade policy initiatives aimed at...


Proyecciones Latinoamericanas 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: February 2002 )

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Países Industrializados

Resumen de las Proyecciones 2001-2002

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: April 2002 )

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...

Hacia fines de 2000, la desaceleración de la economía norteamericana ya era evidente y mayor que la prevista. Esta evolución motivó un giro de parte de la Reserva Federal en su política monetaria, con...


Post-Uruguay Round Market Access Barriers for Industrial Products

Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002 )

Both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretariats have a long history of research on the pattern and effects of border protection...

Both the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretariats have a long history of research on the pattern and effects of border protection...


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Países Industrializados

Un Análisis Comparativo de las Proyecciones 2002-2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...

El documento analiza y compara aspectos esenciales de las diferentes proyecciones a corto plazo hechas por varias instituciones, tanto nacionales como internacionales, de carácter público o privado...


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Proyecciones de América Latina y el Caribe, 2003

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: July 2003 )

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...

Bajo el marco internacional se analiza la situación y perspectivas del año 2003. Se estudia el desempeño reciente de las economías latinoamericanas y, la caracterización y sincronía de la recuperación...


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Medición de los Objectivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en las Areas Urbanas de América Latina, La

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: August 2006 )

En este documento se presenta una serie de indicadores comparables a nivel regional para el seguimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en 36 áreas urbanas de nueve países de América Latina...

En este documento se presenta una serie de indicadores comparables a nivel regional para el seguimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio en 36 áreas urbanas de nueve países de América Latina...


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Latin America and the Caribbean

Projections 2006-2007

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: October 2006 )

The gross domestic product of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 4.6% in 2006, up slightly from 2005. This could lead to an increase of more than 3% in per capita GDP, stemming...

The gross domestic product of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 4.6% in 2006, up slightly from 2005. This could lead to an increase of more than 3% in per capita GDP, stemming...


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América Latina y el Caribe

Proyecciones 2006-2007

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: September 2006 )

Este documento, preparado en el Centro de Proyecciones Económicas de la CEPAL, pronostica entre otros datos estadisticos, que el crecimiento del Producto Interno Bruto de los países de América Latina...

Este documento, preparado en el Centro de Proyecciones Económicas de la CEPAL, pronostica entre otros datos estadisticos, que el crecimiento del Producto Interno Bruto de los países de América Latina...


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Propuesta de Ampliación del Segundo Objetivo de Desarrollo del Milenio

Un Estado de Avance

Series: Estudios Estadísticos y Prospectivos
( Print: March 2008 )

En este documento se presenta un primer análisis del nivel de cumplimiento de las metas planteadas en una propuesta de ampliación del marco conceptual y operativo para el seguimiento del segundo...

En este documento se presenta un primer análisis del nivel de cumplimiento de las metas planteadas en una propuesta de ampliación del marco conceptual y operativo para el seguimiento del segundo...