We consider the impact of MERCOSUR on trade among Brazilian states and on trade by Brazilian states with MERCOSUR and the rest of the world. We use a theoretically founded gravity model to shed light on MERCOSUR’s possible creation and diversion effects as well as its “preference erosion”...

Dans ce papier, nous avons essayé d'identifier l'impact de l'AGOA sur les exportations des pays éligibles. A cet effet, nous avons utilisé le modèle CMS. Sous une approche globale, ce modèle nous a permis devoir que l'augmentation des exportations constatées est due à trois effets: un...

In order to assess the stakes involved in the current agricultural liberalization process in the Mediterranean area, trade flows for agricultural and agrifood products in the Mediterranean region are described as well as public intervention affecting these trade flows. In spite of ambitious...

For several years, preferential trade agreements have been oriented towards initiating a deep integration process including a “democratic” clause. We can consider the inclusion of such a clause as a political choice to promote democracy. However, it can also be viewed as a pre-condition for...