User Manual and Handbook on Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM)
User Manual and Handbook on Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM)

Author: Ralf Peters

Publisher: International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13:

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The Agricultural Trade Policy Simulation Model (ATPSM) is designed of detailed analysis of agricultural policy issues. It can be used as a tool by researchers and negotiators alike for quantifying the economic effects at the global and regional level of recent changes in national trade policies. The Model covers 161 countries and 35 agricultural commodities, and includes an extensive database. The Model also provides estimates of changes in trade volumes, prices, government revenues and welfare indicators linked to changes in the general trade policy environment. The Model can be downloaded free from the UNCTAD website at http://www.uncatd.org/tab/.

Agricultural Trade Policy Reforms and Trade Liberalisation in the Mediterranean Basin
Agricultural Trade Policy Reforms and Trade Liberalisation in the Mediterranean Basin

Author: Aikaterini Kavallari

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9783631592038

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Bilateral and multilateral trade agreements have been gaining attention and relevance in recent years. For the countries around the Mediterranean basin the most important regional trade agreements involved are the Euro-Med Agreements, which influence their trade flows as they aim to promote regional integration. Based on the theory of applied welfare economics, this study analyses empirically the impacts of different policy scenarios on the agricultural sector of Mediterranean countries by using an extended and modified version of the trade policy model AGRISIM. The results show that trade liberalisation, either multilateral or bilateral, would be beneficial for the Mediterranean agricultural markets due to positive welfare effects and should be considered by policy makers.

Agricultural Trade Policy and Food Security in the Caribbean
Agricultural Trade Policy and Food Security in the Caribbean

Author: Deep Ford

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9789251057476

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Agricultural trade is a major factor determining food security in Caribbean countries. In these small open economies, exports are essential, whilst imports provide a large part of the food supply. This book examines various dimensions of trade policy and related issues and suggests policies to address trade and food security and rural development linkages. It is as a guide and reference documents for agricultural trade policy analysts, trade negotiators, policy-makers and planners in both the public and private sectors.

Trade Policy at the Crossroads
Trade Policy at the Crossroads

Author: David Vanzetti

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13:

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This publication, one of a series of UNCTAD studies which discuss key international trade and development policy issues, uses Indonesia's trade policy experience as a case study to draw wider lessons for future trade policy for developing countries, and the potential benefits and costs of alternative trade strategies. Issues discussed include: the evolution of the Indonesian trade policy regime, trade barriers in export markets, six policy scenarios for trade liberalisation, and potential impacts on exports and imports, government revenues and sectoral effects.

International Trade in GMOs and GM Products
International Trade in GMOs and GM Products

Author: Simonetta Zarrilli

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 72

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This publication, one of a series of UNCTAD studies which discuss key international trade and development policy issues, focuses on the trade implications of the application of biotechnology techniques in agriculture and the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products derived from them. Topics considered include: domestic legislation on agro-biotechnology in selected developed and developing countries; the multilateral legal framework, including the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; actual and potential GM-related trade disputes.

Pacific Islands Regional Integration and Governance
Pacific Islands Regional Integration and Governance

Author: Satish Chand

Publisher: ANU E Press

Published: 2005-11-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 192094253X

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Brings together experts from around the world to consider specific issues pertaining to regional integration and governance within small states. The authors collectively address the challenges posed to small states by the quickened pace of globalisation. The lessons learnt from the experiences of small states are then used to draw policy lessons for the Pacific island countries.

From Doha to Cancún
From Doha to Cancún

Author: Ivan Mbirimi

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780850927603

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This paper brings together articles relating to key issues of trade liberalisation under negotiation in the Doha Development Round. The focus is on the likely direction and outcome of negotiations on each issue and how the proposed outcomes could affect developing countries. Published as part of the Secretariat's efforts to prepare developing countries for multilateral trade negotiations, this title aims to bring fresh perspectives to the negotiations in Geneva.