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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011924652
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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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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 …
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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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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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ADB Distinguished Speakers Program : Poverty and Redistribution in Emerging Economies
Mirrlees, James A. - 2012
This presentation is about poverty and redistribution in emerging economics. It was prepared for the Asian Development Bank’s Distinguished Speakers Program held on 25 October 2011 at the ADB Headquarters. Various types of poverty alleviation programs are discussed, and the central role of...
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FDI Inflows and Domestic Firms : Adjustments to New Export Opportunities
McCaig, Brian; Pavcnik, Nina; Wong, Woan Foong - National Bureau of Economic Research - 2022
We investigate the long-term effects of export opportunities to a large destination market on multinational affiliates and domestic firms in a low-income host country. The US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement reduced US import tariffs on exports from Vietnam. Tariff reductions led to entry of...
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The not-so-generalized effects of the generalized system of preferences
Ornelas, Emanuel; Ritel, Marcos - 2018
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011938778
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The Impact of Basel III on Trade Finance : The Potential Unintended Consequences of the Leverage Ratio
Auboin, Marc - 2014
Trade finance, particularly in the form of short-term letters of credit has received favourable capital treatment new Basel III rules. However, concerns have been expressed over the potential negative “unintended consequences” of the newly created leverage ratio for trade. This paper offers...
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Tax Reactions to the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Pandemic in Portugal
Pinto Nogueira, João Félix - 2021
This study is focused on the tax measures that have been enacted in Portugal, following the health and economic crisis created by the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic.First, it aims at comprehensively characterizing the measures enacted, structuring them by thematic clusters, enabling the reader to...
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