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Tariffs in New Zealand : The economic impacts of retaining tariffs in New Zealand A dynamic CGE analysis
Ballingall, John; Giesecke, James; Zuccollo, James - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
The government announced in late 2009 that it would freeze tariffs at current levels until 2015 at the earliest. We … computable general equilibrium (CGE) model of the New Zealand economy. We find that the elimination of tariffs in New Zealand …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363417
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Preferential Trading Agreements and Agricultural Liberalization in East and Southeast Asia
Pasadilla, Gloria O. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2006
The paper analyzes how various preferential trading arrangements deal with agriculture liberalization and examines a few case studies highlighting the provisions on agriculture. It assesses the effect of preferential trade agreements on agriculture trade flows in the case of ASEAN. It finds that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365181
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China and India - A Tale of Two Trade Integration Approaches
Kowalski, Przemyslaw - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2008
The comparison of the key features of trade integration processes and the economic outcomes in China and India reveals … manufacturing trade, have gone further and that this is likely one of the key determinants of better economic performance of China … reducing its tariffs on non-agricultural products as well as selected non-tariff barriers but moderate protection still …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365111
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Exchange Rate Policy and Regional Trade Agreements : A Case of Conflicted Interests?
Pomfret, Richard; Pontines, Victor - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
The results highlight the conflicting interests of countries — to stabilize exchange rates or to keep the option of exchange rate depreciation in order to maintain competitiveness of domestic tradable producers. With deepening integration in East Asia, however, the desire for exchange...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010857579
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Regional Borders and Trade in Asia
Lee, Woong; Bae, Chankwon - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
This paper investigates the effect of regional borders on trade in Asia. The regional borders define the three regions of Asia : South, Southeast, and East Asia. Regional trade indicates the flows of trade within a region, whereas regional border trade means trade across regions. A gravity model...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010857583
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Fulfilling the Promises of South Asian Integration : A Gravity Estimation
Moinuddin, Mustafa - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
In all the regions of the contemporary world—including Asia—there is a growing trend in market consolidation through regional collaboration in the form of bilateral and regional trade agreements. Regional cooperation and integration can facilitate the way for expanding...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278066
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Changing Commercial Policy in Japan During 1985–2010
Kawai, Masahiro; Urata, Shujiro - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
In this paper we examine the changing nature of Japan’s commercial policy over the last 25 years while reviewing Japan’s changing structure of trade, FDI and economy that underlay policy changes. We argue that until the late 1990s Japan adopted a two-track approach of relying on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278084
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The 2030 Architecture of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Agreements
Chirathivat, Suthiphand; Srisangnam, Piti - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
This paper investigates and analyzes the present status, potential, and prospects of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) free trade agreements (FTAs). It begins with a review of the historical evolution of ASEAN FTAs, which captures the achievements of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278085
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The 2030 Architecture of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Free Trade Agreements
Chirathivat, Suthiphand; Srisangnam, Piti - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2013
This paper investigates and analyzes the present status, potential, and prospects of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) free trade agreements (FTAs). It begins with a review of the historical evolution of ASEAN FTAs, which captures the achievements of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278192
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Changing Commercial Policy in Japan During 1985–2010
Kawai, Masahiro; Urata, Shujiro - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
In this paper we examine the changing nature of Japan’s commercial policy over the last 25 years while reviewing Japan’s changing structure of trade, FDI and economy that underlay policy changes. We argue that until the late 1990s Japan adopted a two-track approach of relying on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278242