This paper provides trade flow projections for major Asian developing economies (ADEs) up to 2030 against the backdrop of an in-depth analysis of policy shifts and trade patterns over the past 4 decades. Merchandise trade of ADEs has grown at a much faster rate in the global context, with a...

This paper provides trade flow projections for major Asian developing economies (ADEs) up to 2030 against the backdrop of an in-depth analysis of policy shifts and trade patterns over the past 4 decades. Merchandise trade of ADEs has grown at a much faster rate in the global context, with a...

Die Europäische Union (EU) war vom Einbruch des Welthandels im vierten Quartal 2008 und ersten Quartal 2009 besonders stark betroffen: Die Warenexporte der EU in Drittländer gingen 2009 real um 15% zurück, während der Weltexport um 12% schrumpfte. Deutschland büßte dabei auch seine...

Enhancing the competitiveness of German firms on foreign markets and preserving the attractiveness of Germany as a business location to foreign investors are the twin objectives of foreign economic policy (FEP) in Germany. Its scope extends far beyond conventional "border" measures to encompass...