Trade liberalisation in Mexico started in a significant way in 1985/86, and was consolidated by the NAFTA agreement … changed. Secondly, there has been a sharp increase in the propensity to import (partly related to US direct foreign investment …

The Middle East has one of the highest ratios of exports to GDP in the world, yet intra-regional trade level is one of … the lowest. Intra-Middle Eastern trade is examined in detail to assess the reasons for the low level of regional trade and … to recommend policies for promoting trade within the area. …

In 2011 the World Bank Group (WBG) issued a new trade strategy. This identifies the primary axes for WBG engagement and … countries to integrate further into the world economy and to benefit from global trade opportunities. This paper briefly … view that the strategy neglects to prioritize trade liberalization and as a result is less effective. …

expansion of intraregional trade in Asia. This paper examines the trade linkages among Asian countries and between Asia and … diffuse networks. While Asia's intraregional trade is high, most of it consists of parts and components; however, a large … role for the PRC in mitigating the transmission of economic shocks to Asia through trade with other regions. …

As a result of changing conditions in the world market and increasing global competition, trade and integration … arrangements have become a part of economic and development strategies of countries. Bilateral economic partnerships or Free Trade … Agreements are seen as an option in creating a stable economy and in creating an environment attractive for investment. However …

This paper reviews the role of services in development and growth, the potential role of trade in services as a driver … domestic trade costs. Barriers to trade in services have direct as well as indirect effects on cross-border trade and … investment, but research suggests that the extent to which countries will benefit from open services regimes and regional …

This paper reviews the role of services in development and growth, the potential role of trade in services as a driver … domestic trade costs. Barriers to trade in services have direct as well as indirect effects on cross-border trade and … investment, but research suggests that the extent to which countries will benefit from open services regimes and regional …

sequence, is there a case for monetary union in East Asia? Is there a case for expanded free-trade areas (FTAs) in the region …? This paper argues that, at present, the post-sequencing of economic integration in Asia is developing such that trade …Bilateral and regional cooperation initiatives in Asia have been growing in importance over the last five years. These …

and cross-border trade. The country has recently undertaken ambitious reforms of its trade regime. These initiatives … comprise the accession to the WTO in 2000, the signing of several preferential trade agreements, notably with the European …’s recent trade performance, with special attention to the impact of trade reforms and the country’s special economic zones on …

The Euro-Med Agreement between Tunisia and the European Union resulted in free bilateral trade for industrial products … trade support institutions that help private sector firms to discover and exploit international market opportunities. …