The following sections are included:IntroductionOverview of the Public and Private Markets for Higher EducationThe Domestic Regulatory Regime for Quality AssuranceThe Modes and Direction of International TradeBuilding a Regional Education HubAddressing Competitive WeaknessesConclusionsReferences

Services trade has truly become an engine of world growth. Over the past two decades, international trade in services has grown faster than world merchandize trade, which in turn has grown faster than world output. A combination of policy liberalization and technological progress has facilitated...