In 2008, the field of international trade experienced considerable activity in some areas and virtual stagnation in others. The World Trade Organization (WTO) welcomed two new members in 2008: Ukraine and Cape Verde. Progress on Russia's accession suffered a setback in 2008 due to the...

In January-October 2018, exports of fuel and energy commodities increased by 36% as compared to the relevant period of the previous year (78% relative to the level of 2013). Other goods exports increased by 16%, having returned to the pre-crisis values (103% relative to the level of 2013). In...

Precolonial African societies and institutions also developed structures and norms that embodied the uniqueness of their own trading arrangements. This paper will discuss some of the wholly indigenous trading devices or mechanisms that related to commercial trading in precolonial era in...