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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)...


European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and...

( Print: January 1998 )

Transporting waste by sea, air or land is an important environmental issue. This diskette contains information of the European Agreement, the Protocol of Signatures, annexes and amendments. The...

Transporting waste by sea, air or land is an important environmental issue. This diskette contains information of the European Agreement, the Protocol of Signatures, annexes and amendments. The...


Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR) et...

(Diskettes)

Series: Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
( Print: June 2000 )

Conclu à Genève le 30 septembre 1957 Approuvé par l’Assemblée fédérale le 4 décembre 1969 Instrument de ratification déposé le 20 juin 1972 Entré en vigueur our la Suisse le 20 juillet 1972 Annexes A...

Conclu à Genève le 30 septembre 1957 Approuvé par l’Assemblée fédérale le 4 décembre 1969 Instrument de ratification déposé le 20 juin 1972 Entré en vigueur our la Suisse le 20 juillet 1972 Annexes A...


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...


European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and...

Series: European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
( Print: November 1998 )

Transporting waste by sea, air or land is an important environmental issue. This publication presents the European Agreement, the Protocol of Signatures, annexes and amendments. The various substances...

Transporting waste by sea, air or land is an important environmental issue. This publication presents the European Agreement, the Protocol of Signatures, annexes and amendments. The various substances...


Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR) et...

Series: Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
( Print: February 1999 )

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) et protocole de signature en date, à Genève, du 30 septembre 1957 a pour but d'accroître la sécurité...

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) et protocole de signature en date, à Genève, du 30 septembre 1957 a pour but d'accroître la sécurité...


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European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)

Restructured ADR - Applicable as from 1 January 2003

Series: European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
( Print: January 2003, PDF: October 2006 )

This Agreement, which aims at increasing the safety of international transport by road, deals with the conditions of transport of dangerous goods (including dangerous wastes) by road. This new edition...

This Agreement, which aims at increasing the safety of international transport by road, deals with the conditions of transport of dangerous goods (including dangerous wastes) by road. This new edition...


Accord Europeén Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)

ADR Restructuré en Vigueur le 1er Janvier 2003

Series: Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
( Print: June 2003 )

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) et protocole de signature en date, à Genève, du 30 septembre 1957 a pour but d'accroître la sécurité...

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (ADR) et protocole de signature en date, à Genève, du 30 septembre 1957 a pour but d'accroître la sécurité...


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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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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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European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)...

(Two-volume Set)

Series: European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
( Print: September 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly amended and...

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly amended and...


Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR): en...

(Set de deux volumes)

Series: Accord Européen Relatif au Transport International des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route (ADR)
( Print: October 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route a pour but d'accroître la sécurité des transports internationaux de marchandises dangereuses par route...

L'Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route a pour but d'accroître la sécurité des transports internationaux de marchandises dangereuses par route...


European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)...

(Two-volume Set)

Series: European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) (Russian)
( Print: February 2015, PDF: December 2014 )

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly amended and...

The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road is intended to increase the safety of international transport of dangerous goods by road. Regularly amended and...