Services are a major component of global gross domestic product and employment, and a rising component of global trade and investment flows. This is the largest sector of the Indian economy contributing significantly to economic growth and foreign investment flows. India is among the top ten...

This study maps out the degree of liberalization of trade in services under four ASEAN n frameworks. After constructing a database showing the existence of limitations on market access and/or national treatment by each service sector, the study finds that the commitment level differs greatly...

The importance that trade in services has acquired was the reason for its inclusion within the folds of World Trade Organisation. Though trade in services has been considered important many countries are cautious to liberalize trade in services due to the fear of possible adverse consequences....