In 1986 the EEC’s Generalized System of Preferences will be entering its 15th year. In line with the Community’s decision for the granting of generalized tariff preferences for the period 1981–90 the time has come for an interim appraisal of the scheme with the aim of evaluating...

The Asian Pacific countries do not only show unparalled growth dynamics, they are also in the process of growing ever closer together. There is already talk of the creation of a new economic bloc. The following article analyses private direct investment in the Asian Pacific area, an element in...

The growing importance of regional integration, particularly in the Triad of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, is not always regarded as positive, but is also criticized because of the dangers involved for free world trade. What effects on world trade are to be expected?...