Modernisation of service industries and the expansion of international trade have been important elements of the reform process in the Baltic States, aimed at establishing a business-friendly and pro-competitive environment for services in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Machine generated contents note: Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Stating the Case for Open Services Markets Chapter 3. Harnessing the Economy-wide Potential of Service Sector Efficiencies The Benefits of Open Services Markets: Empirical Evidence Chapter 4 Acknowledging the Complexities of...

What are the major barriers to services trade? To what extent would further liberalisation of trade in services result in increased welfare gains and economic growth? It is critically important for governments to understand this if they are to participate effectively in, and maximise the...