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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...


Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Annual Report (9 August 2014 - 29 May 2015)

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: December 2015 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2015.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2015.


Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2002

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 26 April 2001 - 22 May 2002...

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: December 2002 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2002.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2002.


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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...


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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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Annual Report (30 May 2015 – 19 MAY 2016)

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: September 2016, PDF: August 2016 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2016.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2016.


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Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2017

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: July 2018, PDF: August 2017 )

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...


Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 19 May 2005-12 April 2006...

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: January 2007 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.


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Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006 (Russian language)

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 19 May 2005-12 April 2006...

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: January 2007 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.


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Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006 (Chinese language)...

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 19 May 2005-12 April 2006...

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: January 2007 )

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.

Official records of the Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2006.


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Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2023

Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific 2023

Series: Annual Report of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
( Print: October 2023, PDF: August 2023 )

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...

The Annual Report chronicles the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s achievements and future goals, against a backdrop of major global shifts sweeping across the...