This paper presents new data on the content of preferential trade agreements. The data contain detailed information on the 18 policy areas most frequently covered in preferential trade agreements, focusing on the stated objectives, substantive commitments, and other aspects such as transparency,...

Democracy and trade policy in developing countries -- Trade protection and electoral malpractice in new democratic regimes -- Trade protection and electoral fraud in new democracies: the empirical evidence -- Political particularism and trade policy in developing democracies -- Empirical tests...

The objective of the paper is to explore and give an overview of two central policy alternatives to improve the integration between the European Union and developing countries by removing barriers to trade: trade preferences and trade facilitation. The author reviews the relevant literatures and...