This paper provides estimates of the potential for EAC member countries to increase exports to the rest of Africa under AfCFTA, assuming the other countries reduce tariffs on imports from the EAC. We adopt a simple approach to identify the markets (countries) and products most likely to benefit...

Lange galt China als eine Art sanfter, schlafender Riese. Zwar war das politische System und dessen Menschenrechtsverletzungen nur schwer vereinbar mit westlichen demokratischen Werten, doch man setzte auf das Prinzip "Wandel durch Handel". China würde sich mit steigendem Wohlstand schon...

Regional trade agreement, AfCFTA, and multilateralism -- Low development dynamics -- Non-discrimination and market access -- General exceptions -- Specific exceptions -- Tariffs and quantitative restrictions -- Customs, trade facilitation, and NTBs -- TBT and SPS regime -- Rules of origin --...

A central argument for trade liberalization is that when the "gains from trade" are shared, countries see large gains in economic development. In this paper, I empirically evaluate this argument and assess the impact of elite capture on regional development. Africa provides a unique study ground...