It is argued that a rule-based, transparent and predictable multilateral trading regime under the WTO is beneficial for developing and other transitional economies. As world economy is progressing, joining the WTO becomes a good bet for them who are still outside the system. Many developing and...

Internationalization of developing economies is currently a significant feature of the world economy. This has been possible, apart from trade, due to investment. This paper examined whether foreign direct investment inflows (FDI) can be an instrument for South Asian cooperation leading to...