relationships in the region. The paper measures trade and investment performance in the world economy. This allows comparison of … bilateral and regional trade and investment flows. A measure of the effect of political distance on both trade and investment … flows is also defined. The growth of ChinaJapan trade and investment, despite political distance between the two countries …

A frontier of potential trade is constructed for trade flows from a world trade matrix of trade determinants to compare … East Asian trade performance with that of South Asia. The results suggest that East Asian trade, led by ASEAN, is … outperforming the world while South Asia lags behind significantly. Within East Asia, the transformation of Chianis trade …

showing greater commitment to regional economic cooperation. A number of bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have either … in regular consultations over trade, investment, as well as monetary and exchange rate policy matters. Few countries in … with Chinas domestic economic agenda. In this paper, we examine trends and developments in the regional pattern of trade …

The need for deeper financial and trade cooperation in East Asia became clear through the experience of the East Asian … role in the regional economy prompted policy initiatives such as espousal of bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) aimed … at closer East Asian regional economic and political links. This fundamental shift in Japans trade policy diplomacy was …

The global financial and economic crisis has affected East Asia mainly through the trade channel. The region remains … bilateral trade and economic agreements since the late 1990s. The trigger point for regionalism in East Asia appears to be the … economic rise of the Peoples Republic of China and India, and the ongoing global financial crisis. Proposals on regional trade …

Two propositions appear to be gaining wide currency, given the revealed preference for preferential trade agreements … growth. The second is that PTAs, particularly ones that go beyond goods trade, are an effective way to promote economic …

This paper considers how exchange rates affect East Asian trade. The evidence indicates that exports produced within …

This paper considers how exchange rates affect East Asian trade. The evidence indicates that exports produced within …