There is a growing interest related to the theoretical analysis of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Nevertheless, there has been as yet very little empirical research on the topic, in particular, on the negotiating dynamics of these types of agreements. This paper attempts to make a contribution in...

This paper surveys overall export growth in Chile and focuses on three case studies of the emergence of successful export activities in Chile: wine, pork and blueberries. Each case study discusses how companies, associations, and governments at various levels have addressed market failures and...

This paper consists of three case studies of the emergence of three successful export activities in Mexico: avocado production, the manufacture of catheters, and call center outsourcing. Each case study discusses how companies, associations, and governments at various levels have addressed...

This paper discusses the role of integration and internationalization in Latin America in the area of Financial Services Negotiations (FSNs). Both integration and internationalization have become increasingly important at a multilateral level, such as within the World Trade Organization (WTO),...

This paper attempts to address a number of questions about the dialogue between the public and private sector in the creation of Canadian trade policy.Abstract: El presente documento pretende abordar una serie de preguntas sobre el diálogo entre los sectores público y privado en relación con...

This paper discusses the negotiations toward a Free Trade Area of the Americas (ALCA/FTAA), principally from a United States viewpoint. The paper attempts to highlight possible sticking points in the negotiations. It also provides an overview of US international trade negotiating priorities, to...

Since its entry into force, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been enormously influential as a model for trade liberalization. While trade in goods among Canada, the United States and Mexico has been liberalized to a significant degree, this most famous of agreements...

This memorandum will very briefly present the author's overall observations about the experience of the Dispute Settlement (DS) System of the World Trade Organization (WTO) this far.Abstract: Este reporte presentará brevemente observaciones generales del autor sobre el Sistema de Solución de...

The successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round and the establishment of the WTO marked an apparently decisive reassertion of the primacy of the multilateral trading system.Abstract: Promediando la década de los noventa, la región Asia-Pacífico parecía haber alcanzado un grado excepcional de...

The negotiation of rules and disciplines established in the normative body of government procurement agreements has the aim of ensuring that the principles of national treatment and non-discrimination are fully enforced in all the steps and procedures that are present in the tendering processes...