This book gauges possible development implications of current WTO trade negotiations by examining various proposals and assessing their likely economic impact. The experiences of a number of countries at different levels of development and across various regions are examined to ascertain the...

1. Origins and history -- 2. Current structure and mandate -- 3. Trade intelligence -- 4. Strategies, policies, and negotiations -- 5. Trade support institutions -- 6. Enterprise competitiveness -- 7. Facing the future.

Available estimates of tariff equivalents of quotas and welfare calculations on the costs of MFA quotas for developing countries are based on the premise of perfect competition in both product and license markets. It is also assumed that the exporting countries which administer the MFA quotas...

This study utilizes factor proportions indices for assessing the probable competitive pressures developing countries will exert on U.S. manufacturing and service industries over the next decade. The results show that, in many labor-intensive industries like textiles and clothing, the competitive...

This major Handbook offers a comprehensive analysis of the key issues surrounding the rapid expansion of Latin America's manufacturing sector. It systematically examines the most important factors influencing the comparative advantages and the globalization of manufacturing industries in the region.