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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...


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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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.305, April 2015

Protocol and Liaison Service

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: November 2015, PDF: June 2015 )

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...


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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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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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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No. 298, March 2008

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: April 2008, PDF: December 2008 )

Permanent Missions to the United Nations lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of all representatives to the United Nations. This publication is written in conjunction with the Protocol and...

Permanent Missions to the United Nations lists the names, addresses and phone numbers of all representatives to the United Nations. This publication is written in conjunction with the Protocol and...


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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.299

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: April 2009, PDF: September 2009 )

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...


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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.300

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( PDF: August 2010 )

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...


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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.301

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: May 2011, PDF: August 2011 )

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...


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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.302, March 2012

No.302 March 2012

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: May 2012, PDF: December 2012 )

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...


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Permanent Missions to the United Nations No.303, March 2013

Blue Book (last update 21 Dec 2013)

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: July 2013, PDF: December 2014 )

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...

This publication, often referred to as the Blue Book, lists the names, addresses, emails, website URLs and phone numbers of all diplomatic representatives to the United Nations headquarters in New...


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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Permanent Missions to the United Nations, No.306

Series: Permanent Missions to the United Nations
( Print: January 2017, PDF: January 2017 )

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...

This book serves as a directory of the Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York, as well as a listing of their diplomatic personnel. It also includes information on Observer Offices...