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Long-term Patterns of Trade and Specialisation

Johansson, Åsa; Olaberria, Eduardo - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

This paper presents descriptive evidence of specialisation trends and investigates empirically their causes and consequences, analysing the role of policies in this process. Then, based on the insights from the backward looking analysis, it draws global trade and specialisation scenarios up to...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011277030

Policies and International Integration: Influences on Trade and Foreign Direct Investment

Nicoletti, Giuseppe; Golub, Steve; Hajkova, Dana; … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2003

This paper assesses the importance of border and non-border policies for global economic integration. The focus is on four widely-advocated policies: removing explicit restrictions to trade and FDI; promoting domestic competition; improving the adaptability of labour markets; and ensuring...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045755

Global Trade and Specialisation Patterns Over the Next 50 Years

Johansson, Åsa; Olaberría, Eduardo - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

This report presents descriptive evidence of specialisation trends and investigates empirically their causes and consequences, analysing the role of policies in this process. Then, based on the insights from the backward looking analysis, it draws global trade and specialisation scenarios up to...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011276724

Non-Tariff Measures Affecting EU Exports: Evidence From a Complaints-Inventory

Walkenhorst, Peter; Fliess, Barbara - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2003

Evaluating the importance of non-tariff measures (NTMs) affecting imports remains a major challenge. This study reports evidence on the prevalence of NTMs based on an inventory of business complaints. This data source has the advantage of drawing on experiences of economic agents that are...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045884

Improving the Economic Situation of Young People in France

Boulhol, Hervé - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2013

and youth employment services enhanced. This Working Paper relates to the 2013 OECD Economic Review of France (www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/France). …

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The Internationalisation of Production, International Outsourcing and Employment in the OECD

Molnár, Margit; Pain, Nigel; Taglioni, Daria - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2007

focus on the impact of outward foreign direct investment (FDI) from OECD countries on employment in the home country of the … affected more strongly. The empirical findings in the paper suggest that the aggregate employment impact of outward FDI varies … is evidence that domestic employment has become more sensitive to movements in domestic labour costs. At the country …

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Pedal to the Metal: Structural Reforms to Boost Long-Term Growth in Mexico and Spur Recovery from the Crisis

Haugh, David; Redonda, Agustin - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2009

While Mexico’s growth performance has gradually improved over the past decades, its convergence toward OECD countries has been less rapid than in several other emerging markets. The recent significant reductions in import tariffs should help the economy take fuller advantage of trade and...

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Trade and Growth: Still Disagreement about the Relationships

Baldwin, Robert E. - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2000

The relationships between trade and growth have long been a subject of considerable controversy among economists. In the early post-World War II period, many economic leaders concluded that protective trade policies stimulated growth, and import substitution policies were widely adopted by...

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Product Market Competition in the OECD Countries: Taking Stock and Moving Forward

Høj, Jens; Jimenez, Miguel; Maher, Maria; Nicoletti, … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2007

Based on 18 country reviews performed over the 2003-2005 period, this paper examines, the cross-country differences in policy approaches to product market competition and their consequences for product market rents. Against this background, the paper summarises OECD recommendations to further...

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Product Market Competition and Economic Performance in Korea

Baek, Yongchun; Jones, Randall S.; Wise, Michael - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2004

Maintaining rapid economic growth depends increasingly on productivity gains, particularly in the service sector. Competition has an important role to play in achieving such gains. However, Korea’s development strategy has tended to weaken competition and has left a legacy of government...

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