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Regional Interdependencies and Macroeconomic Crises Notes on Mercosur
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: February 2002
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In the relatively short history of Mercosur, the countries of the region have gone through wide macroeconomic fluctuations. Macroeconomic turbulence is not a novelty for Argentina, Brazil and their...
In the relatively short history of Mercosur, the countries of the region have gone through wide macroeconomic fluctuations. Macroeconomic turbulence is not a novelty for Argentina, Brazil and their...
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Elementos de Competitividad Sistémica de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PYME) del Istmo...
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2002
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El documento presenta, por una parte, los rasgos estilizados de la competitividad sistemática; por otra, las opciones de política pública de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME) en Centroamérica...
El documento presenta, por una parte, los rasgos estilizados de la competitividad sistemática; por otra, las opciones de política pública de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYME) en Centroamérica...
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Estrategia Económica Regional
Los Casos de Escocia y la Región de Yorkshire y Humber
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2002
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El presente documento, está orientado a brindar información sobre la manera, tanto conceptual como operativa, en que diferentes economías regionales subnacionales han abordado la necesidad de generar...
El presente documento, está orientado a brindar información sobre la manera, tanto conceptual como operativa, en que diferentes economías regionales subnacionales han abordado la necesidad de generar...
Assessing Regional Trade Arrangements
Are South-south RTAs More Trade Diverting?
Series: Policy Issues in International Trade and Commodities Study Series
( Print: February 2002
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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...
Pasado, Presente y Futuro del Proceso de Integración Centroamericano
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: March 2002
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Formalmente, la integración económica regional comenzó en 1960 con la firma del Tratado General de Integración. La evolución del proceso de integración en la posguerra se ha dividido para este trabajo...
Formalmente, la integración económica regional comenzó en 1960 con la firma del Tratado General de Integración. La evolución del proceso de integración en la posguerra se ha dividido para este trabajo...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Dinámica del Empleo y Rotación de Empresas
La Experiencia en el Sector Industrial de Argentina desde Mediados de los Años Noventa
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: January 2003
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En este documento se examina la evolución del empleo industrial en la Argentina en el período 1995-2000. Para ello se utiliza una base de datos desarrollada por el Ministerio de Trabajo que contiene...
En este documento se examina la evolución del empleo industrial en la Argentina en el período 1995-2000. Para ello se utiliza una base de datos desarrollada por el Ministerio de Trabajo que contiene...
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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
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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
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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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Mexican Maquila Industry and the Environment, The
An Overview of the Issues
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2002
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The maquiladora in-bond industry is a key factor for Mexico’s economic development and dominates the economic activity in the northern frontier states. As in the case of most industrial activity, the...
The maquiladora in-bond industry is a key factor for Mexico’s economic development and dominates the economic activity in the northern frontier states. As in the case of most industrial activity, the...
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Determinantes de la Pobreza en Colombia
Años Recientes
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: June 2003
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Este documento se centra sobre la pobreza en Colombia. Con una metodología de descomposición, se establecen características de la evolución de la pobreza en la década de los noventa, especialmente el...
Este documento se centra sobre la pobreza en Colombia. Con una metodología de descomposición, se establecen características de la evolución de la pobreza en la década de los noventa, especialmente el...
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Políticas de Competencia y de Regulación en el Istmo Centroamericano
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2003
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En este documento se pretende incursionar en el tema de las condiciones de competencia en Centroamérica, vinculando los rasgos esenciales de las reformas económicas implantadas con los procesos de...
En este documento se pretende incursionar en el tema de las condiciones de competencia en Centroamérica, vinculando los rasgos esenciales de las reformas económicas implantadas con los procesos de...
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Finanzas Públicas Provinciales, Las
Situación Actual y Perspectivas
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: May 2003
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El presente trabajo comienza ofreciendo una perspectiva agregada y de largo plazo del desempeño fiscal de las provincias, identificando los diferentes períodos en relación con las circunstancias...
El presente trabajo comienza ofreciendo una perspectiva agregada y de largo plazo del desempeño fiscal de las provincias, identificando los diferentes períodos en relación con las circunstancias...
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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
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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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Competitividad Territorial e Instituciones de Apoyo a la Producción en Mar del Plata
Series: Estudios y Perspectivas
( Print: September 2002
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Se sintetiza el análisis del sistema institucional de apoyo a la producción en la ciudad de Mar del Plata a partir de los resultados de un trabajo de campo realizado mediante entrevistas a...
Se sintetiza el análisis del sistema institucional de apoyo a la producción en la ciudad de Mar del Plata a partir de los resultados de un trabajo de campo realizado mediante entrevistas a...