This paper presents new data on the content of preferential trade agreements. The data contain detailed information on the 18 policy areas most frequently covered in preferential trade agreements, focusing on the stated objectives, substantive commitments, and other aspects such as transparency,...

This paper examines the effect of trade liberalization on foreign direct investment (FDI) in nontradable, producer services which play a supporting role in the production, trade, and distribution of final tradables goods.. It shows both theoretically and empirically that trade liberalization can...