"Anderson and Martin examine the extent to which various regions, and the world as a whole, could gain from … multilateral trade reform over the next decade. They use the World Bank's linkage model of the global economy to examine the impact … first of current trade barriers and agricultural subsidies, and then of possible outcomes from the World Trade Organization …

findings provide strong support for the notion that remittances promote financial development in developing countries. "--World …

-varies sharply around the world, with large differences among countries at similar levels of income. This paper argues that … work for development. "--World Bank web site …

supervision in every country in the world. The paper concludes by identifying reforms that would improve incentives by increasing … transparency and accountability in government and industry alike. "--World Bank web site …

actual gain. "--World Bank web site …

regulation around the world. The authors find a significant and positive relationship between bank soundness (measured with Moody … Core Principles. "--World Bank web site …

Analysis Project (GTAP) database and the World Bank's LINKAGE model of the global economy (projected to 2015), their results … food importers or are enjoying preferential access to agricultural markets of high-income countries. "--World Bank web site …

the policies to forestall them. The paper concludes by identifying directions for future research. "--World Bank web site …

variation in perceptions of judicial efficiency, corruption, taxes and regulation, street crime, and financing. "--World Bank …