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The not-so-generalized effects of the generalized system of preferences
Ornelas, Emanuel; Ritel, Marcos - 2018
We use an empirical gravity equation approach to study how nonreciprocal trade preferences (NRTPs), enacted mainly through the Generalized System of Preferences, affect the exports of the beneficiary nations. In line with existing studies, the average trade effect stemming from nonreciprocal...
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The Not-so-Generalized Effects of the Generalized System of Preferences
Ornelas, Emanuel - 2019
We use an empirical gravity equation approach to study how nonreciprocal trade preferences (NRTPs), enacted mainly through the Generalized System of Preferences, affect the exports of the beneficiary nations. In line with existing studies, the average trade effect stemming from nonreciprocal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012892267
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Preference erosion and multilateral trade liberalization
Francois, Joseph F.; Hoekman, Bernard M.; Manchin, Miriam - 2005
Because of concern that OECD tariff reductions will translate intoworsening export performance for the least developed countries, trade preferences haveproven a stumbling block to developing country support for multilateral liberalization.We examine the actual scope for preference erosion,...
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The dark side of the generalized system of preferences
Herz, Bernhard; Wagner, Marco - 2010
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was established to promote the exports of low-income countries to … complex and the effects of GSP have been found to be controversial. While previous studies solely analyzed preferential … the overall and dynamic effects common to the various GSP schemes in order to provide generalized recommendations for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009751386
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Special and differential treatment for developing countries
Ornelas, Emanuel - 2016
Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries (SDT) constitutes a central feature of the GATT/WTO system. Its formal goal is to foster export-led growth in developing countries. Its theoretical foundations and empirical support are, however, weak at best. In particular, SDT...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011444497
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Human Rights in the Law of the World Trade Organization : The Case of the European Generalized System of Preferences
Noordhoek, Willemijn - 2013
these guidelines by the European Communities in its most recent Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), known as GSP Plus …. It is shown that, although at first sight the human rights conditionalities incorporated in GSP Plus appear to be aligned … human rights in the WTO Agreement is possible, GSP Plus unfortunately allows too much discretion in the trade policies of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014199014
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Chapter 7. Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries
Ornelas, E. - 2016
Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries (SDT) constitutes a central feature of the GATT/WTO system. Its formal goal is to foster export-led growth in developing countries. Its theoretical foundations and empirical support are, however, weak at best. In particular, SDT...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014023448
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Trade Preferences to Small Developing Countries and the Welfare Costs of Lost Multilateral Liberalization
Limão, Nuno; Olarreaga, Marcelo - 2005
The proliferation of preferential trade liberalization over the last 20 years has raised the question of whether it slows down multilateral trade liberalization. Recent theoretical and empirical evidence indicates this is the case even for unilateral preferences that developed countries provide...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014065275
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SPS measures and possible market access implications for agricultural trade in the Doha Round : an analysis of systemic issues
Kallummal, Murali - 2012
Even as the Doha Round seeks to address tariff liberalization issues in a comprehensive manner, the imbalance in the outcome of market access for developing country exporters will be particularly glaring in the case of fresh agricultural and processed food products. There is growing evidence...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009579443
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Infrastructure provision and Africa's trade and development prospects : potential role and relevance of The WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)
Niggli, Nicholas C.; Osei-Lah, Kodjo - 2014 - Manuscript date: 30 October, 2014
Two issues stand out in this conversation. The first concerns the unfinished business of the global fight against the scourge of poverty, which impacts one region more than most: Africa. At the same time, a key pre-requisite for economic performance - affordable and efficient public...
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