In a small open developing country context, the author considers a three-sector general equilibrium framework and tries to find out the effects of foreign capital inflow on welfare of the country. Comparative-static results show that foreign capital inflow widens the skilled-unskilled wage gap...

In a small open developing country context, the author considers a three-sector general equilibrium framework and tries to find out the effects of foreign capital inflow on welfare of the country. Comparative-static results show that foreign capital inflow widens the skilled-unskilled wage gap...

The United States of America and the People's Republic of China are engaged in a dispute about intellectual property protection and theft. Both states have imposed retaliatory tariffs on one another's exports. This paper considers how members of the World Trade Organization might collectively...

The OECD Programme of Work on the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy encompasses a so-called GloBE (Global Base Erosion) or Pillar 2 proposal, consisting in a series of measures aimed at establishing a floor to tax competition by achieving minimum taxation in all...

On the face of it, many developing countries, even least developed ones, seem to be doing just fine in terms of agricultural production and trade expansion. This paper cannot answer the question whether the present multilateral rules framework strengthens or imperils resource-poor countries and...

The multilateral trading system that emerged in the post-World War II period was mainly a creation by and for developed countries to address protectionist measures adopted in the 1930s. The events that marked the interwar period were characterised by both economic and political challenges that...

This book examines the concept of ‘development’ from alternative perspectives and analyzes how different approaches influence law. ‘Sustainable development’ focuses on balancing economic progress, environmental protection, individual rights, and collective interests. It requires a...

To what degree developing countries gain from signing double tax treaties is being hotly debated. In this paper, we analyze the Austrian tax treaty policy. Combining legal and economic perspectives, we find that developing countries are likely to expect both positive and negative impacts from...

This paper reviews a growing literature on migration and globalization, focusing on its relevance for developing and emerging economies. It documents the role of diaspora networks in enhancing cross-border flows of goods, capital, and knowledge, eventually contributing to efficient...

The integration of emerging markets into the global economy is heavily promoted by foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Within the factors driving the location of FDI, regional trade agreements (RTAs) become increasingly relevant for emerging markets. We explore the impact of South-South...