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The Value of Making Commitments Externally : Evidence from WTO Accessions

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Globalization and the great divergence : terms of trade booms and volatility in the poor periphery 1782 - 1913

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This paper provides a comprehensive assessment of empirical evidence about the impact of financial globalization on …, we do find that financial globalization can be beneficial under the right circumstances. Empirically, good institutions … and quality of governance are crucial in helping developing countries derive the benefits of globalization. Similarly …

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Globalization and the Great Divergence : Terms of Trade Booms and Volatility in the Poor Periphery 1782-1913

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