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Regional integration and technology diffusion : the case of the North America Free Trade Agreement
Wang, Yanling - 2003
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010523304
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Openness and industrial response in a Wal-Mmart world : a case study of Mexican soaps, detergents, and surfactant producers
Javorcik, Beata K. Smarzynska - 2006
effect of the NAFTA and the GATT on the SDS industry was to help induce Wal-Mart to enter Mexico. Once there, Walmex … and processes from their headquarters to Mexico. Finally, although Mexican detergent exports captured an increasing share …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522063
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Kenya Exports Performance Overview
World Bank - 2012
imbalances. Kenya needs to increase its export competitiveness. It is clear that Kenya's trade performance is below its potential … exports Kenya's future growth. This paper focuses on five issues: 1) overall trade orientation and export growth; 2 …) merchandise export trends; 3) merchandise exports by sector; 4) merchandise exports by destination; and 5) diversification. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012248045
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Assessing the impact of political economy factors on rules of origin under NAFTA
Portugal-Pérez, Alberto - 2009
comparative advantage of Mexico (the United States) was strong (weak), more stringent rules of origin were introduced. Thus …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011394142
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Do regional trade pacts benefit the poor? : an illustration from the Dominican Republic-Central American free trade agreement in Nicaragua
Bussolo, Maurizio - 2006
"The main objective of this paper is to provide an ex-ante assessment of the poverty and income distribution impacts of the Central American Free Trade Area agreement on Nicaragua. The authors use a general equilibrium macro model to simulate trade reform scenarios and estimate their price...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522210
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The impact of regional trade agreements and trade facilitation in the Middle East and North Africa region
Dennis, Allen Curtis - 2006
"The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's trade performance over the past two decades has been disappointing. Efforts to boost trade through a plethora of regional trade agreements (RTAs) are underway. This study examines the potential contribution of regional trade agreements, as well...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522223
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Preferential trading in South Asia
Panagariya, Arvind - 2006
"The authors examine the economic case for the South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) Agreement signed on January 6, 2004 by India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. They start with a detailed analysis of the preferential trading arrangements in South Asia to look at...
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Reciprocity in free trade agreements
Freund, Caroline L. - 2003
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010523374
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Regional, multilateral, and unilateral trade policies of MERCOSUR for growth and poverty reduction in Brazil
Gurgel, Angelo (contributor) - 2003
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010523384
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Indicators to Monitor Deeper Regional Trade Integration in Africa
World Bank - 2015
Stronger regional integration has been a policy priority in Africa for several decades. Countries in Africa have committed to a process of deeper integration, but have made little progress in implementing commitments and removing barriers. This report looks at the monitoring of regional...
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