Trade Statistics in Policymaking
Trade Statistics in Policymaking

Author: Mia Mikić

Publisher: Studies in Trade and Investmen

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211206005

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The objective of this handbook is to be used as a reference in preparation of analysis of already available merchandise trade statistical information for assessment of various issues, discussion on negotiating positions and ultimately for conducting consultations. Indicators are grouped in the following categories: trade and economy, trade performance, direction of trade, sectoral structure of trade and protection.

Services In Global Value Chains: Manufacturing-related Services
Services In Global Value Chains: Manufacturing-related Services

Author: Patrick Low

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13: 9813141476

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This compilation of 22 firm-specific case studies is an important contribution to the discussion of 'servicification' trends in manufacturing. 'Services have increased in importance and value in many manufacturing value chains, making companies that produce physical products look more like service enterprises. What services do global value chains use in their operations, how important are they and how do economic policies shape firms' configurations, operations, and location of global value chains? This book addresses these questions and more.The interviewed firms, based in 12 APEC economies, come from different sectors ranging from multinational automotive, construction equipment, and electrical appliance manufacturers to small and medium manufacturers of watches or chemical for water treatment. The book analyses what specific services are important in different stages of the value chain, and whether they are typically provided in-house or outsourced.

Inequality in Asia and the Pacific in the Era of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Inequality in Asia and the Pacific in the Era of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Author: United Nations Publications

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-11

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9789211207774

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This publication reviews the region's inequality trends, challenges and achievements and identifies policy gaps across the three dimensions of inequality--inequality of outcome, inequality of opportunity and inequality of impact. It also discusses the potential impact of rapid and disruptive technological advances, such as machine learning, and puts forward a broad set of policy recommendations for reducing all forms of inequality for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its core tenant of ""leaving no one behind"".