In an integration process, the quality of the agreement reached depends on the affinity observed in the domestic strategies and policies. Insofar as they are compatible, the agreement will be successful. Therefore, the harmonization of policies in regional integration agreements is justified....

Trade between the countries of the Andean Community (AC) and Mercosur showed a positive trend throughout the nineties, although it slowed down in the second half of the decade and beginning of this decade. It can also be seen that if trade flows between the AC and Mercosur are adjusted according...