This paper uses an augmented gravity trade model to examine the impact of Chinese exports to the United States on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) exports to the same market over the last two decades. The analysis relies on a sample of 33 LAC countries and trade data disaggregated to the...

"Global trade is a key driver for economic growth, and trade is related to several dimensions: The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) with disruptive technologies, globalisation of markets, innovation leading to new trade opportunities, as well as foreign investments following exports lead to...

Introduction : "Trade deals aren't for what you think they are for" -- Overview: tpp highlights and low lights -- Quantitative assessment of the TPP-- Market access and sectoral issues -- Intellectual property rights -- New issues/innovative areas -- Investor-state dispute settlement -- General...