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AN EXPLORATION OF THE NEED FOR AND COST OF SELECTED TRADE FACILITATION MEASURES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WTO NEGOTIATIONS
Duval, Yann (contributor) - Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific …
This book explores the need for and cost of selected trade facilitation measures in Asia and the Pacific
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005146687
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The Need for and Cost of Selected Trade Facilitation Measure Relevant to the WTO Trade Facilitation Negotiations: A Case Study of Nepal
Rajkarnikar, Pushpa Raj - Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade … - 2006
Trade facilitation has been a longstanding and traditional feature of GATT, which is expected to have serious … facilitation measures in Nepal in the context of the ongoing WTO negotiation. Nepal initiated market oriented economic reforms in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005464866
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An Evaluation of the Need and Cost of Selected Trade Facilitation Measures in China: Implications for the WTO Negotiations on Trade Facilitation
Chen, Wenjing; Wei, Li - Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade … - 2006
In 2004, China became the third largest trading economy in the world. Although official overall average import tariff rate was reduced to 9.9% as of January 2005, actual tariff rates are likely much lower. Although further tariff reductions may lead to renewed and expanded global trade growth,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005464881
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Multilateralising Regionalism: Disciplines on Export Restrictions in Regional Trade Agreements
Korinek, Jane; Bartos, Jessica - Trade and Agriculture Directorate, Organisation de … - 2012
restrictions. The WTO provides a general prohibition on quantitative export restrictions but the broad and, at times, ambiguous … exceptions somewhat vitiate the ban. Moreover, export taxes are not explicitly forbidden in the WTO. This study suggests that … there are a number of ways by which WTO disciplines could benefit from the approaches found in some RTAs in the area of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011277109
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On the effectiveness of carbon-motivated border tax adjustments
Whalley, John - Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade … - 2009
As governments consider commitments to reduce carbon emissions, an accompanying question is what adjustments are appropriate to counteract any competitive disadvantage to domestic producers resulting from such commitments, particularly in the European Union, the United States and other...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004994581
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Preferential trade in Asia and the pacific - Trends and prospects for multilateralization
Mikic, Mia - In: FUTURE TRADE RESEARCH AREAS THAT MATTER TO DEVELOPING …
This chapter analyzes preferential trade in Asia and the Pacific
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005178205
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Exploring the Impacts of Trade Liberalization in Asia and the Pacific
Strutt, Anna; Mikic, Mia - In: Challenges and Opportunities for Trade and Financial …
trading system, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). On the other hand …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008871126
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Agricultural Trade Liberalization: Time to Close Windows of Exception
Mikic, Mia - In: Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Review
Agriculture is the economic activity that still provides a livelihood for the majority of people, especially the poor. Every effort thus needs to be made towards making this sector more productive and able to sustain a better quality of life for those who remain dependent on agriculture as a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008852533
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Taming non-tariff barriers - Can the World Trade organization find a solution?
Dhar, Biswajit; Kallummal, Murali - In: FUTURE TRADE RESEARCH AREAS THAT MATTER TO DEVELOPING …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005558766
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Openness and Industrial Response in a Wal-Mart World: A Case Study of Mexican Soaps, Detergents and Surfactant Producers
Javorcik, Beata; Keller, Wolfgang; Tybout, James R - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2006
This paper uses a case study approach to explore the effects of NAFTA and GATT membership on innovation and trade in … effect of NAFTA and the GATT on the SDS industry was to help induce Wal-Mart to enter Mexico. Once there, Walmex …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005661768