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Implications of General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Asia-Pacific Economies
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: September 2000
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This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...
This publication examines the implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for developing countries of Asia and the Pacific region. It also considers alternative scenarios as...
Tributación Ambiental, Macroeconomía y Medio Ambiente en América Latina
Aspectos Conceptuales y el Caso de Brasil
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: January 2002
)
Este texto presenta los fundamentos teóricos y conceptuales de la tributación ambiental. Examina primero las relaciones entre la gestión macroeconómica y el control ambiental. La ambigüedad de estas...
Este texto presenta los fundamentos teóricos y conceptuales de la tributación ambiental. Examina primero las relaciones entre la gestión macroeconómica y el control ambiental. La ambigüedad de estas...
Globalization and Liberalization
The Impact on Developing Countries
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: February 2002
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This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on developing countries over the last several decades. The first section examines the components and mechanisms of globalization. The second turns to...
This paper analyzes the impact of globalization on developing countries over the last several decades. The first section examines the components and mechanisms of globalization. The second turns to...
Financial Regulation and Supervision in Emerging Markets
The Experience of Latin America since the Tequila Crisis
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002
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The financial crisis of 1994-1995 sounded a wake-up call to Latin America, indicating that regulation and supervision needed to be strengthened substantially. Since then, important steps have been...
The financial crisis of 1994-1995 sounded a wake-up call to Latin America, indicating that regulation and supervision needed to be strengthened substantially. Since then, important steps have been...
Long Run Economic Development in Latin America in a Comparative Perspective
Proximate and Ultimate Causes
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002
)
This paper describes trends in economic growth and it’s causes in several Latin American countries in the 20th century. This paper stresses that the proximate causes of economic growth are not...
This paper describes trends in economic growth and it’s causes in several Latin American countries in the 20th century. This paper stresses that the proximate causes of economic growth are not...
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Procesos de Exclusión e Inclusión Laboral
La Expansión del Empleo en el Sector Terciario
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: March 2002
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En este trabajo se pretende profundizar los conocimientos sobre los procesos simultáneos de inclusión y exclusión laboral, por medio de un estudio del empleo en el sector terciario. En este sector...
En este trabajo se pretende profundizar los conocimientos sobre los procesos simultáneos de inclusión y exclusión laboral, por medio de un estudio del empleo en el sector terciario. En este sector...
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Facilitating the Accession of ESCAP Developing Countries to WTO through Regional Cooperation
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: August 2003
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This report is adopted from The Regional Seminar on Facilitating the Accession of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Developing Countries to the World Trade Organization...
This report is adopted from The Regional Seminar on Facilitating the Accession of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Developing Countries to the World Trade Organization...
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Globalizing Talent and Human Capital
Implications for Developing Countries
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: October 2002
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Human capital flows can take several forms and include the international circulation of scientists, information technology experts, intellectuals, artists and entrepreneurs. The evidence shows that...
Human capital flows can take several forms and include the international circulation of scientists, information technology experts, intellectuals, artists and entrepreneurs. The evidence shows that...
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Trade beyond Doha
Prospects for the Asia-Pacific Least Developed Countries
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: May 2013,
PDF: December 2011
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Focusing on the Least Developed Countries located in the Asia-Pacific region, this study explores the impact of different approaches available to the LDCs and their partners in improving their...
Focusing on the Least Developed Countries located in the Asia-Pacific region, this study explores the impact of different approaches available to the LDCs and their partners in improving their...
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From Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Sustainability
Moving the Agenda Forward in Asia and the Pacific
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2014,
PDF: December 2013
)
This publication looks at recent developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) with particular attention to the growing role of impact investment and the need for greater convergence of global...
This publication looks at recent developments in corporate social responsibility (CSR) with particular attention to the growing role of impact investment and the need for greater convergence of global...
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Políticas de Mercado de Trabajo y sus Evaluaciones en Chile, Las
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003
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En este documento se presenta la experiencia chilena sobre políticas públicas orientadas hacia el mercado de trabajo, tanto de naturaleza pasiva como activa. El período cubierto se centra...
En este documento se presenta la experiencia chilena sobre políticas públicas orientadas hacia el mercado de trabajo, tanto de naturaleza pasiva como activa. El período cubierto se centra...
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Políticas del Mercado de Trabajo y su Evaluación en Brasil, Las
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2003
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A través de esta investigación, se analizan las políticas del mercado de trabajo en Brasil, sus orígenes, su evolución y, especialmente, los esfuerzos realizados en el área de evaluación de los...
A través de esta investigación, se analizan las políticas del mercado de trabajo en Brasil, sus orígenes, su evolución y, especialmente, los esfuerzos realizados en el área de evaluación de los...
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Políticas de Mercado de Trabajo en México y su Evaluación, Las
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: May 2003
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En México, como en otros países, las políticas de mercado de trabajo se han convertido en un importante instrumento de política económica y social. Sin embargo, la experiencia de evaluación de estas...
En México, como en otros países, las políticas de mercado de trabajo se han convertido en un importante instrumento de política económica y social. Sin embargo, la experiencia de evaluación de estas...
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Regional Integration and the Issue of Choosing an Appropiate Exchange-rate Regime in Latin America
Series: Macroeconomía del Desarrollo
( Print: November 2002
)
Behind the discussion on optimal exchange-rate regimes lies the need to achieve external and internal equilibrium, and thus create an appropriate macroeconomic climate for sustained growth and...
Behind the discussion on optimal exchange-rate regimes lies the need to achieve external and internal equilibrium, and thus create an appropriate macroeconomic climate for sustained growth and...
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Agricultural Trade: Planting the Seeds of Regional Liberalization in Asia
A Study by the Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: December 2007,
PDF: April 2007
)
The objectives of the study are to map and analyse existing trade agreements in the region and their product coverage, particularly agricultural products, as well as associated tariff and non-tariff...
The objectives of the study are to map and analyse existing trade agreements in the region and their product coverage, particularly agricultural products, as well as associated tariff and non-tariff...
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Future Trade Research Areas that Matter to Developing Country Policymakers
A Regional Perspective on the Doha Development Agenda and Beyond
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: June 2008,
PDF: April 2008
)
The volume is a collection of papers presented at the Post-Doha Research Agenda for Developing Countries in October 2006 that was aimed to identify important areas for trade policymaking in developing...
The volume is a collection of papers presented at the Post-Doha Research Agenda for Developing Countries in October 2006 that was aimed to identify important areas for trade policymaking in developing...
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Towards Coherent Policy Frameworks: Understanding Trade and Investment Linkages
Understanding Trade and Investment Linkages
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: January 2009,
PDF: April 2008
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As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherence among international trade, investment and...
As economic integration continues, the distinction between domestic and international issues becomes more tenuous. Enhancing coordination and coherence among international trade, investment and...
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Role of Regional Cooperation: Business Sector Development and South-South Investment
Business Sector Development and South-South Investment
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: June 2008,
PDF: April 2008
)
This publication contains two papers that examine emerging issues in the field of business development among the developing Asia-Pacific countries and suggest some possibilities for regional...
This publication contains two papers that examine emerging issues in the field of business development among the developing Asia-Pacific countries and suggest some possibilities for regional...
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Impact of Trade Facilitation on Export Competitiveness
A Regional Perspective
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: April 2010,
PDF: August 2010
)
This study is aimed to identify the major issues Asian developing countries must address to enhance export competitiveness through trade facilitation. The paper is composed of four parts. Part 1...
This study is aimed to identify the major issues Asian developing countries must address to enhance export competitiveness through trade facilitation. The paper is composed of four parts. Part 1...
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Creating Business and Social Value
The Asian Way to Integrate CSR into Business Strategies
Series: ESCAP Studies in Trade and Investment
( Print: September 2011,
PDF: September 2011
)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is used to describe the voluntary efforts of companies to assume a larger responsibility for the effect of their operations on society. As such, CSR is an...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is used to describe the voluntary efforts of companies to assume a larger responsibility for the effect of their operations on society. As such, CSR is an...