This paper investigates the trade-diversion effects of regional trade agreements (RTAs), so-called “Spaghetti bowl …” Phenomenon (SBP), in multilateral trade. The SBP is due to the proliferation of RTAs. Thus, we investigate the relationship … between the number of RTAs concluded by a country and the additional trade value attributed to an RTA. The main finding …

estimate the impact of national borders on global and regional trade flows. Results show that difficulties faced by developing … still have an influence on trade patterns, they do not seem to explain an important part of the border effect. Last, our … expected ranking between their respective trade impact. …

A new method for measuring trade potential from border effects is developed and applied to manufactured trade between … estimated with three theoretically compatible trade specifications, and much larger trade potentials are obtained than usually … predicted by standard trade potential models. Even after a decade of regional trade liberalization, the integration of CEE and …

the liberty of choice and exchange in the international trade. In order to adapt to the new globalization context, the …

Abstract This author sheds some light on the theoretical arguments on the use of selectivity and uniformity of trade … policy in trade and industrialization for targeting industries and firms and provides a brief historical review of practices … preconditions for implementing “selective” (targeted) trade and industrial policies. Yet more, he discusses the implications of the …

relationship differs across countries because of the international trade patterns. …

This paper aims to comment on the trade impact of the new wave of European enlargement with the membership of Central …

This paper explores two questions. First, can Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) affect industrial development in …, sample selection, time period, zero trade flows, and multilateral trade resistance. …

This paper summarizes the state of knowledge on internal barriers to trade in goods, services and flows of capital … others; or use computable general equilibrium models to test empirically the gains from increased trade. The study suggests … abandon or stay with the current Agreement to Internal Trade (AIT) negotiating model. Good progress could also be made with …