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State of European Forests and Forestry

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: February 2000 )

This publication presents a synthesis of the national reports presented at the 1998 Lisbon Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe. In addition to an overview of the extent and...

This publication presents a synthesis of the national reports presented at the 1998 Lisbon Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe. In addition to an overview of the extent and...


Etat des Foréts et de la Foresterie en Europe

Series: Etudes de Genève sur le Bois et la Forêt
( Print: March 2000 )

Petite étude qui fournit l'état des forêts et de la foresterie en Europe en 1999.

Petite étude qui fournit l'état des forêts et de la foresterie en Europe en 1999.


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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Forests in the ECE Region

Trends and Challenges in Achieving the Global Objectives on Forests

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: July 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...

This study is the contribution of the ECE Region to the eleventh session of the UN Forum on Forests. Using the best available data, it examines progress of the forest sector in the ECE Region towards...


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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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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2006-2007

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: October 2007, PDF: April 2007 )

This annual publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region. The Review begins with an overview...

This annual publication provides general and statistical information on forest products markets and related policies in the UN Economic Commission for Europe region. The Review begins with an overview...


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Revue annuelle du marché des produits forestiers 2006-2007

Series: Etudes de Genève sur le Bois et la Forêt
( Print: September 2008 )

Cette publication annuelle contient des données générales et statistiques sur les marchés des produits forestiers et les politiques qui s'y rapportent dans la région de la Commission économique de...

Cette publication annuelle contient des données générales et statistiques sur les marchés des produits forestiers et les politiques qui s'y rapportent dans la région de la Commission économique de...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2006-2007 (Russian language)

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: May 2008 )

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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2007-2008

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: November 2008, PDF: November 2008 )

The Review provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Nations Economic Commission’s for Europe (UNECE) region, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and North Africa. It covers...

The Review provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Nations Economic Commission’s for Europe (UNECE) region, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and North Africa. It covers...


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Revue Annuelle du Marché des Produits Forestiers 2007-2008

Series: Etudes de Genève sur le Bois et la Forêt
( Print: May 2009 )

La Revue annuelle de marche des produits forestiers, 2007-2008 de la CEE/FAO contient des données générales de statistiques sur les marchés des produits forestiers et les politiques qui s’y rapportent...

La Revue annuelle de marche des produits forestiers, 2007-2008 de la CEE/FAO contient des données générales de statistiques sur les marchés des produits forestiers et les politiques qui s’y rapportent...


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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2007-2008 (Russian language)

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: September 2009 )

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Forest Products Annual Market Review 2008-2009

Series: Geneva Timber and Forest Study Papers
( Print: October 2009, PDF: August 2010 )

The publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Nations Economic Commission’s for Europe (UNECE) region, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and North America. It...

The publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the United Nations Economic Commission’s for Europe (UNECE) region, including the Commonwealth of Independent States, Europe and North America. It...