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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
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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...
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
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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
)
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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Social Panorama of Latin America 2014
Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: December 2015,
PDF: December 2014
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The 2014 edition of Social Panorama of Latin America presents ECLAC measurements for the analysis of income poverty, taking, as well, a multidimensional approach to poverty. Applying these two...
The 2014 edition of Social Panorama of Latin America presents ECLAC measurements for the analysis of income poverty, taking, as well, a multidimensional approach to poverty. Applying these two...
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Panorama Social de América Latina 2014
Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( PDF: December 2014
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En esta edición de 2014 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones de la CEPAL de la pobreza por ingresos y se analiza la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional. La...
En esta edición de 2014 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones de la CEPAL de la pobreza por ingresos y se analiza la pobreza desde una perspectiva multidimensional. La...
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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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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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Social Panorama of Latin America 2001-2002
Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: February 2003,
PDF: February 2003
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This publication explores issues related to the Millennium Development Targets and discusses whether Latin American countries may achieve the objectives unanimously adopted by members states of the...
This publication explores issues related to the Millennium Development Targets and discusses whether Latin American countries may achieve the objectives unanimously adopted by members states of the...
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Panorama Social de América Latina 2001-2002
Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( Print: February 2003
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Se analizan temas relacionados con los Objetivos del desarrollo del Milenio y las posibilidades de cumplir las metas aprobadas unánimemente por los Estados Miembros de las Naciones Unidas para el año...
Se analizan temas relacionados con los Objetivos del desarrollo del Milenio y las posibilidades de cumplir las metas aprobadas unánimemente por los Estados Miembros de las Naciones Unidas para el año...
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Social Panorama of Latin America 2013
Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: July 2014,
PDF: July 2014
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The 2013 edition of this publication presents official measurements for the analysis of income poverty and seeks fresh approaches to poverty and well-being, placing special emphasis on...
The 2013 edition of this publication presents official measurements for the analysis of income poverty and seeks fresh approaches to poverty and well-being, placing special emphasis on...
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Panorama Social de América Latina 2013
Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( Print: April 2014,
PDF: December 2013
)
En esta edición de 2013 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones oficiales de la CEPAL respecto del análisis de la pobreza por ingresos y se procura ofrecer enfoques novedosos...
En esta edición de 2013 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presentan las mediciones oficiales de la CEPAL respecto del análisis de la pobreza por ingresos y se procura ofrecer enfoques novedosos...
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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
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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...
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...
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Social Panorama of Latin America 2000-2001
Series: Social Panorama of Latin America
( Print: June 2002,
PDF: June 2002
)
The social situation in Latin America in the late 1990s was influenced by the slowdown and greater volatility of economic growth. Despite the economic recovery seen in 2000, the effects of the...
The social situation in Latin America in the late 1990s was influenced by the slowdown and greater volatility of economic growth. Despite the economic recovery seen in 2000, the effects of the...
Panorama Social de América Latina 2000-2001
Series: Panorama Social de América Latina
( Print: January 2002
)
En la edición 2000-2001 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presta especial atención a la evolución y magnitud de la pobreza hacia finales de la década pasada, la desigualdad en la distribución...
En la edición 2000-2001 del Panorama Social de América Latina se presta especial atención a la evolución y magnitud de la pobreza hacia finales de la década pasada, la desigualdad en la distribución...