We examine the impacts of WTO agreements and domestic trade policy reforms on production, welfare and poverty in … macro effects and micro effects in terms of poverty we use the representative household approach with actual intra … negative implications for the overall macro economy, household welfare and poverty in Bangladesh. Terms of trade deteriorate …

We examine the impacts of WTO agreements and domestic trade policy reforms on production, welfare and poverty in … macro effects and micro effects in terms of poverty we use the representative household approach with actual intra … negative implications for the overall macro economy, household welfare and poverty in Bangladesh. Terms of trade deteriorate …

levels. Poverty levels have also risen. The country's experience presents an interesting challenge for many economists that … factor productivity. The main findings are that a complete tariff removal on imports has negative welfare and poverty … in terms of welfare and poverty reduction. The mining sector (highest export orientation) is the biggest winner from the …

The paper uses a micro-simulation computable general equilibrium (CGE) model to study the impact on poverty of trade … liberalisation in Zimbabwe. The model incorporates 14006 households derived from the 1995 Poverty Assessment Study Survey (PASS). The … as opposed to having representative households, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of poverty. The complete removal of …

We review the relationship between trade and poverty in less developed countries, surveying both relevant economic … can lead to poverty reduction, these circumstances do not always obtain. Trade liberalization will only be an effective … instrument of poverty reduction under specific structural conditions. There may be more direct and effective means of attaining …

changes.This paper - a product of the Economic Policy Division, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Network - is part of …