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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 1998

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: December 1999 )

This Yearbook presents extensive statistical data at the regional and individual country levels for 33 Latin American and the Caribbean countries. It presents data on such areas as: population...

This Yearbook presents extensive statistical data at the regional and individual country levels for 33 Latin American and the Caribbean countries. It presents data on such areas as: population...


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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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2001

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: May 2002, PDF: October 2006 )

This yearbook includes up-to-date statistics on 33 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture...

This yearbook includes up-to-date statistics on 33 countries of the region. A wealth of data can be found for each country on topics such as: population, manpower, national accounts, agriculture...


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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2014

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: September 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

The Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific...

The Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean of ECLAC presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific...


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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...


Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 1997

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: April 1998 )

This Annual presents extensive statistical data at the regional and individual country levels for 33 Latin American countries. It presents data on such areas as: population, national accounts...

This Annual presents extensive statistical data at the regional and individual country levels for 33 Latin American countries. It presents data on such areas as: population, national accounts...


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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2011

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: February 2013, PDF: December 2011 )

The Yearbook comprises four chapters. The first covers demographic and social indicators, reflecting special efforts to mainstream the gender perspective in statistical information. The second chapter...

The Yearbook comprises four chapters. The first covers demographic and social indicators, reflecting special efforts to mainstream the gender perspective in statistical information. The second chapter...


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Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe 2012

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: June 2013, PDF: December 2012 )

El Anuario cuenta con cuatro capítulos. En el primero se presentan los indicadores demográficos y sociales y se refleja el esfuerzo especial realizado para incluir la dimensión de género en la...

El Anuario cuenta con cuatro capítulos. En el primero se presentan los indicadores demográficos y sociales y se refleja el esfuerzo especial realizado para incluir la dimensión de género en la...


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Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2013

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: July 2014, PDF: December 2014 )

This publication presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific time period. This edition of the Yearbook includes...

This publication presents a set of basic statistics on the economic, sociodemographic and environmental situation of the region during a specific time period. This edition of the Yearbook includes...


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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...


Annuaire statistique pour l'Amérique Latine et les Caraïbes 2000

Series: Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean / Anuario estadístico de América Latina y el Caribe
( Print: May 2001, PDF: October 2006 )

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...