Regional Trade Arrangements in Africa

In recent years, African policymakers have increasingly resorted to regional trade arrangements (RTAs) as a substitute for broad-based trade liberalization. This trend has long-term implications for the effectiveness of trade policy as a tool for poverty reduction and growth. This paper examines the...

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Main Author: Gupta, Sanjeev
Other Authors: Yang, Yongzheng
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2005
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In recent years, African policymakers have increasingly resorted to regional trade arrangements (RTAs) as a substitute for broad-based trade liberalization. This trend has long-term implications for the effectiveness of trade policy as a tool for poverty reduction and growth. This paper examines the record of RTAs in promoting trade and investment. It also explores policy measures that may help improve RTAs' performance
Physical Description:53 pages
ISBN:9781589064393