The relationship between standards, economic development, and trade is at the forefront of policy debate. Standards can accelerate economic efficiency and trade and also act as discriminatory barriers. This paper examines standards in the context of development in Central America. Key aspects of...

Revising the "Washington Consensus": new perspectives on foreign direct investment and development -- Using industrial globalization to improve the development of host countries -- Enhancing the ability of poor countries to attract and harness FDI for development -- FDI in extractive industries...