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China'S Integration Into the World Economy; Implications for Developing Countries
Yang, Yongzheng - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
Although the rest of the world had waited a long time for China to open up, feelings were mixed when it actually did … (WTO), many of its trading partners are increasingly concerned that China’s competition in the world goods and capital … markets may adversely affect their own growth prospects. This paper examines the implications of China’s WTO accession for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605423
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Republic of Tajikistan; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix examines banking sector developments in the Republic of Tajikistan. The paper estimates quasi-fiscal activities in the energy sector, and provides an assessment of external sector trade and the need for further trade reform. Developments in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825496
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The Impacton India of Trade Liberalization in the Textiles and Clothing Sector
Jain-Chandra, Sonali; Prasad, A. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
that while Indian exports of T&C will continue to expand in the presence of the safeguards on China, they will be affected …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826555
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Nicaragua; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper for Nicaragua reports that the Central America–Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) provides a general framework for country-specific bilateral agreements. In addition to the phased liberalization of trade in goods, CAFTA-DR provides...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244043
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Protectionist Responses to the Crisis; Damage Observed in Product-Level Trade
McDonald, Bradley J.; Henn, Christian - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
This paper investigates how trade flows are being affected by new discriminatory measures implemented during the global financial crisis. We match data on behind-the-border measures (e.g., bailouts and subsidies) and border measures implemented through April 2010 to monthly HS 4-digit bilateral...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009151205
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The Impact of Preference Erosionon Middle-Income Developing Countries
Lankes, Hans P.; Alexandraki, Katerina - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
Preference erosion has become an obstacle to multilateral trade liberalization, as beneficiaries of trade preferences have an incentive to resist reductions in mostfavored- nation (MFN) tariffs. This study identifies middle-income developing countries that are vulnerable to export revenue loss...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768763
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Trade Liberalization and Real Exchange Rate Movement
Li, Xiangming - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
Although theory suggests that the real exchange rate should depreciate after a credible trade liberalization but could appreciate temporarily with a noncredible one, little empirical evidence exists. Unlike existing studies that use either indirect tests or unreliable openness measures, this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769042
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The Dominican Republic; Stabilization, Structural Reform, and Economic Growth
Cardoso, Jaime; Young, Philip M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005590873
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Mauritius; 2003 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
The Mauritian economy showed strong performance owing to its sound macroeconomic policies. Executive Directors emphasized the need to remain competitive and address the growing unemployment problem. They commended the efforts to support the developments in financial services, free port...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599096
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Russia and the WTO; The "Gravity" of Outsider Status
Lissovolik, Yaroslav; Lissovolik, Bogdan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
With China's accession to the WTO in 2001, Russia is by far that organization's most prominent nonmember. This paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599345