In this paper, we analyzed key aspects of the changing economic relationship between the European Union (EU) and Asia … estimated the potential negative effects of Asian/Asia-Pacific regional accords on the EU, and likewise found small effects …. Nevertheless, using a highly-disaggregated (partial-equilibrium) approach, we argued that high-quality FTAs in Asia could be quite …

Bilateral and regional cooperation initiatives in Asia have been growing in importance over the last five years … sequence, is there a case for monetary union in East Asia? Is there a case for expanded free-trade areas (FTAs) in the region … Equilibrium (CGE) model, to evaluate the economics of monetary/financial integration and various configurations of FTAs in Asia …

of rules to existing FTAs in Asia (both intra- and extra-regional) to guage the degree to which they approach best …