Trade Liberalization
Trade Liberalization

Author: Romain Wacziarg

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781788111492

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This compelling two-volume collection presents the major literary contributions to the economic analysis of the consequences of trade liberalization on growth, productivity, labor market outcomes and economic inequality. Examining the classical theories that stress gains from trade stemming from comparative advantage, the selection also comprises more recent theories of imperfect competition, where any potential gains from trade can stem from competitive effects or the international transmission of knowledge. Empirical contributions provide evidence regarding the explanatory power of these various theories, including work on the effects of trade openness on economic growth, wages, and income inequality, as well as evidence on the effects of trade on firm productivity, entry and exit. Prefaced by an original introduction from the editor, the collection will to be an invaluable research resource for academics, practitioners and those drawn to this fascinating topic.

Methodology for Impact Assessment of Free Trade Agreements
Methodology for Impact Assessment of Free Trade Agreements

Author: Michael G. Plummer

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9290921978

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This publication displays the menu for choice of available methods to evaluate the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). It caters mainly to policy makers from developing countries and aims to equip them with some economic knowledge and techniques that will enable them to conduct their own economic evaluation studies on existing or future FTAs, or to critically re-examine the results of impact assessment studies conducted by others, at the very least.

Foreign Trade Reforms and Development Strategy
Foreign Trade Reforms and Development Strategy

Author: Jean-Marc Fontaine

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-07-27

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1134907109

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An effective rebuttal to the orthodox view that developing countries should liberalise their trade policies. The contributors consider both the theoretical framework and the empirical evidence.

Competition and Productivity
Competition and Productivity

Author: Thomas J. Holmes

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1437934897

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Does competition spur productivity? And if so, how? These have long been regarded as central questions in economics. The extent of competition can be influenced by policy decisions, so understanding how competition impacts productivity and, in turn, living standards is of more than academic importance. To fully answer these questions of whether, and how, an increase in competition impacts productivity, two issues must be addressed. First, the authors define what we mean by an ¿increase in competition.¿ Second, they attempt to understand the mechanisms through which competition impacts productivity. Both issues present substantial challenges, which the authors address. Illustrations. This is a print-on-demand publication; it is not an original.

The Changing Role of the State
The Changing Role of the State

Author: Arturo Israel

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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The quality - not the size - of the state is what counts. And a prerequisite for changing the role of the state is an improved political process. Without that, any new development strategy will fail.

An Evaluation of the Main Elements in the Leading Proposals to Phase Out the Multi-fibre Arrangement
An Evaluation of the Main Elements in the Leading Proposals to Phase Out the Multi-fibre Arrangement

Author: Refik Erzan

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13:

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Two approaches took the lead in the negotiations to dismantle the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA): (1) a phaseout within the framework of the MFA, proposed by developing countries, the EC, Japan, and the Nordic countries, and (2) a new transitional structure relying on global quotas with country allotments for current quota holders, suggested by the United States and Canada.

Prepaid Financing of Primary Health Care in Guinea-Bissau
Prepaid Financing of Primary Health Care in Guinea-Bissau

Author: Per Eklund

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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Flat- fee prepayment may be the only feasible cost recovery scheme for primary health care in rural villages of Guinea-Bissau. The level of satisfaction was high in this simple prepayment scheme of drugs and limited primary health care in 18 villages. In a larger health system or an urban area, it might be more difficult to administer such a scheme and to prevent abuse of the system.

Health Insurance in Zaire
Health Insurance in Zaire

Author: Donald S. Shepard

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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This in-depth study of health insurance schemes in Zaire recommends developing more pilot insurance systems in areas where health systems already function - and strengthening existing systems through training, exchange visits, information systems, and technical assistance. Implementing a nationwide health insurance system is not likely to be as successful as decentralized, locally managed plans.