Border procedures around the globe can act as barriers hindering international trade. Another impact of these procedures relates to their economic resource costs. In this study, using a microeconomic framework of international trade, the potential economic gains are estimated for reductions in...

This paper evaluates the potential welfare gains in the Mercosur region of South America as a benefit of improvement to the trade administrations. Improvements to border procedures and processes leading to border procedures can save billions of dollars for the region, create markets for...

Part I: Overview -- 1. Introduction to International Trade and Development in Africa -- Part II: General Background and Governing Issues -- 2. Africa’s New Landscape for Doing Business: The African Continental Free Trade Area -- 3. Impact of Political and Legal Environments on International...