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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...


Social Dimensions of Macroeconomic Policy

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: February 2002 )

This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...

This report starts with a short historical background, which describes the ascendancy of macroeconomic policies over social development policies. It continues with an evaluation of the relation...


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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Developing Countries' Anti-cyclical Policies in a Globalizing World

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: September 2002 )

This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...

This paper looks at the role of developing countries’ domestic policies in managing externally generated boom-bust cycles. It draws upon an extensive list of recent literature on the subject and upon...


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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...


Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and...

Series: Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
( Print: June 2000 )

This publication is divided into two parts: the first part describes the framework for precursor control and action taken by the Governments; the second part collects analysis of data on illicit...

This publication is divided into two parts: the first part describes the framework for precursor control and action taken by the Governments; the second part collects analysis of data on illicit...


Précurseurs et Produits Chímiques Fréquemment Utilisés dans la Fabrication Illicite de Stupéfiants...

Series: Précurseurs et Produits Chimiques Fréquemment Utilisés dans la Fabrication Illicite de Stupéfiants et de Substances Psychotropes
( Print: June 2000 )

Rapport de l'Organe international de contrôle des stupéfiants 1999 sur l'application de l'article 12 de la Convention des Nations Unies contre le trafic illicite de stupéfiants et de substances...

Rapport de l'Organe international de contrôle des stupéfiants 1999 sur l'application de l'article 12 de la Convention des Nations Unies contre le trafic illicite de stupéfiants et de substances...


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Inversión y Volatilidad Financiera

América Latina en los Inicios del Nuevo Milenio

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2002 )

La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...

La liberación financiera y la apertura al mercado de capitales permitió atraer la inversión extranjera y expandir la capacidad de financiamiento de los proyectos de inversión, pero al mismo tiempo...


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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...


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Paraguay

Resultados de las Reformas (2003-2005) y sus Perspectivas

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: March 2007, PDF: January 2009 )

Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...

Los países Latinoamericanos han encarado una serie de reformas y programas de estabilización en los años noventa como respuesta a la década perdida de los ochenta y como resultado de las exigencias de...


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Diferenciación por Calidad de Bienes con Base Primaria y de Baja Tecnología

¿Una Ventana de Oportunidades para América Latina?

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: February 2008 )

El informe utiliza los valores unitarios de exportación como medida de calidad de los bienes exportados y analiza, mediante este indicador, si los países latino americanos se encuentran en una...

El informe utiliza los valores unitarios de exportación como medida de calidad de los bienes exportados y analiza, mediante este indicador, si los países latino americanos se encuentran en una...


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Brazil's Derivatives Markets

Hedging, Central Bank Intervention and Regulation

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: July 2008 )

This report is a study of Brazil’s derivatives markets. It examines their important role in the economy, and their role in monetary policy making by the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The first part of...

This report is a study of Brazil’s derivatives markets. It examines their important role in the economy, and their role in monetary policy making by the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). The first part of...


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Institutional Requirements for Market-led Development in Latin America

Series: Informes y Estudios Especiales
( Print: May 2003 )

This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...

This paper seeks to provide a systematic framework for the main ideas that have been developed by ECLAC concerning the effects that market-led reforms have had on labor, financial and technology...