As Latin America and the Caribbean bounce back from a sanitary crisis of historic proportions, the search is on for policies that can accelerate recovery while boosting longterm growth. In a scenario of tight fiscal constraints, trade and integration (T&I) policies seem to fit this description....

This paper identifies the importance of reducing fixed costs for establishing industrial zones as part of an agglomeration policy. China's economic growth has been driven by the agglomeration of manufacturing firms via industrial zones that attract foreign direct investment. This investment...

The WTO's "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" analyses recent global trade developments through the second quarter of 2023 and presents the organization's updated forecasts for merchandise trade volume in 2023 and 2024. Developments in merchandise and commercial services trade in value terms...

"World Trade Statistical Review" looks into the latest trends in global trade, with in-depth analysis of what is being traded and who the key players are. Analytical chapters are complemented by over 65 tables providing a detailed breakdown of the goods and services being traded and the leading...

The WTO's "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" analyses recent global trade developments up to the fourth quarter of 2022 and presents the organization's forecasts for world trade in 2023 and 2024. Breakdowns of merchandise and commercial services trade by sector and region are provided,...