Für die Marktwirtschaften der OECD-Länder ist regionale Integration ein bedeutender Faktor. Warenaustausch und ausländische Direktinvestitionen zwischen benachbarten Staaten haben zu einem deutlichen Wirtschaftswachstum geführt. Obwohl weitgehend politische Abmachungen fehlten, hat sich die...

The Baltic Sea Region is rapidly becoming one of the world’s more competitive regions. The region is capitalising on its strengths and making the most of its diversity to stimulate innovation, build a strong pool of skilled labour and foster entrepreneurship. A deep spirit of co-operation and...

As we move further into the 21st Century, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to play an increasingly crucial role in the evolution of the world's economy and polity. Closer co-operation among countries in the region would greatly strengthen that role

Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) have increased significantly in number over the past few years. The number of RTAs which include environmental provisions is also increasing. However, these provisions, and the experience related to their negotiation and implementation, have not been examined in...