The essays of this book are contributions to the empirical Literature in International Trade and Public Economics. They deal with the relationship between the structure and quality of the public sector and the process of economic integration. Two of the essays add to the empirical determinants...

"Collection of essays on decentralization, public administration reform, and policies poverty policies in Venezuela, some originally presented at international events sponsored by such organizations as the UN or the World Health Organization. Useful data and information"--Handbook of Latin...