Natural resources account for 20 per cent of global merchandise trade, and have a number of distinctive features. Prices are volatile; resources dominate many countries’ exports, and are of vital importance for importers. They carry large rents, the distribution of which depends on world...

The last decade has seen a significant increase in the exports of several Latin American and Caribbean countries to destinations within and beyond the region. The increase in trade links has not, however, been accompanied by a proportional increase in reciprocal investments among the trading...

The last decade has seen a significant increase in the exports of several Latin American and Caribbean countries to destinations within and beyond the region. The increase in trade links has not, however, been accompanied by a proportional increase in reciprocal investments among the trading...