The Role of Trade Barriers in SME Internationalisation

This paper discusses trade barriers that SMEs are likely to encounter in export markets and available policy tools aimed at their reduction or elimination. Drawing on recent work in the Trade Directorate and elsewhere, key types of barriers are identified based on a review of business surveys and ot...

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Main Author: Fliess, Barbara
Other Authors: Busquets, Carlos
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2006
Series:OECD Trade Policy Papers
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This paper discusses trade barriers that SMEs are likely to encounter in export markets and available policy tools aimed at their reduction or elimination. Drawing on recent work in the Trade Directorate and elsewhere, key types of barriers are identified based on a review of business surveys and other studies recently undertaken. The paper also explores how governments deal with trade barriers and how SME participation in the trade policy process..
Physical Description:20 p. 21 x 29.7cm