Introduction And Summary To The Handbook Of Trade Policy And Wto Accession For Development In Russia And The Cis

Author : David Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Russia (Federation)
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Introduction and Summary to the Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS by David Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti Pdf

"This paper is the introduction and summary chapter of the 43 chapter volume entitled Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS. The key policy conclusions of each of the chapters are highlighted in this paper. The Handbook will be published only in Russian in 2005, but an English language version of the majority of the papers described here is available on the website www.worldbank.org/trade/russia-wto. This paper first explains the potential importance of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession as a development tool, and discusses the recent successful development models and the role of trade policy in their development. The paper then summarizes the three parts of the Handbook. The first part treats trade policy (with applications to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS]). The second part treats World Trade Organization institutions and disciplines, again with Russia and CIS applications. And the third part focuses on various aspects of the impact of WTO accession on Russia. The numerous papers that relate trade policy and WTO accession to experience in Russia and the CIS are likely to be of special interest to native English speakers, since these papers are new to the literature. The papers in the Handbook are intended to be non-technical materials accessible to a wide policy audience. The Handbook forms the basis of a World Bank Institute course on trade policy and WTO accession, which has been delivered and will be delivered again on multiple occasions. "--World Bank web site.

Author : David G. Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1375324536

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Introduction and Summary to the Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS. by David G. Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti Pdf

This paper is the introduction and summary chapter of the 43 chapter volume entitled Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS. The key policy conclusions of each of the chapters are highlighted in this paper. The Handbook will be published only in Russian in 2005, but an English language version of the majority of the papers described here is available on the website. This paper first explains the potential importance of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession as a development tool, and discusses the recent successful development models and the role of trade policy in their development. The paper then summarizes the three parts of the Handbook. The first part treats trade policy (with applications to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS]). The second part treats World Trade Organization institutions and disciplines, again with Russia and CIS applications. And the third part focuses on various aspects of the impact of WTO accession on Russia. The numerous papers that relate trade policy and WTO accession to experience in Russia and the CIS are likely to be of special interest to native English speakers, since these papers are new to the literature. The papers in the Handbook are intended to be non-technical materials accessible to a wide policy audience. The Handbook forms the basis of a World Bank Institute course on trade policy and WTO accession, which has been delivered and will be delivered again on multiple occasions.

Author : David Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931675003

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Introduction and Summary to the Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS. by David Tarr,Giorgio Barba Navaretti Pdf

This paper is the introduction and summary chapter of the 43 chapter volume entitled Handbook of Trade Policy and WTO Accession for Development in Russia and the CIS. The key policy conclusions of each of the chapters are highlighted in this paper. The Handbook will be published only in Russian in 2005, but an English language version of the majority of the papers described here is available on the website www.worldbank.org/trade/russia-wto. This paper first explains the potential importance of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession as a development tool, and discusses the recent successful development models and the role of trade policy in their development. The paper then summarizes the three parts of the Handbook. The first part treats trade policy (with applications to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States [CIS]). The second part treats World Trade Organization institutions and disciplines, again with Russia and CIS applications. And the third part focuses on various aspects of the impact of WTO accession on Russia. The numerous papers that relate trade policy and WTO accession to experience in Russia and the CIS are likely to be of special interest to native English speakers, since these papers are new to the literature. The papers in the Handbook are intended to be non-technical materials accessible to a wide policy audience. The Handbook forms the basis of a World Bank Institute course on trade policy and WTO accession, which has been delivered and will be delivered again on multiple occasions.

Author : Bernard M. Hoekman,Aaditya Mattoo,Philip English
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 082134997X

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Development, Trade, and the WTO by Bernard M. Hoekman,Aaditya Mattoo,Philip English Pdf

Publisher's description: Developing countries are increasingly confronted with the need to address trade policy related issues in international agreements, most prominently the World Trade Organization (WTO). New WTO negotiations on a broad range of subjects were launched in November 2001. Determining whether and how international trade agreements can support economic development is a major challenge. Stakeholders in developing countries must be informed on the issues and understand how their interests can be pursued through international cooperation. This handbook offers guidance on the design of trade policy reform, surveys key disciplines and the functioning of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and discusses numerous issues and options that confront developing countries in using international cooperation to improve domestic policy and obtain access to export markets. Many of the issues discussed are also relevant in the context of regional integration agreements. Separate sections of the handbook summarize what constitutes sound trade policy; the major aspects of the WTO from a development perspective; policy issues in the area of merchandise trade and the liberalization of international transactions in services; protection of intellectual property rights and economic development; new regulatory subjects that are emerging in the agenda of trade talks; and enhancing participation of developing countries in the global trading system.

Author : Bernard M. Hoekman,Aaditya Mattoo,Philip English
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : International economic relations
ISBN : 082134997X

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Development, Trade, and the WTO by Bernard M. Hoekman,Aaditya Mattoo,Philip English Pdf

Annotation This handbook offers guidance on the design of trade policy reform, surveys key disciplines and the functioning of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and discusses numerous issues and options that confront developing countries in using international cooperation to improve domestic policy and obtain access to export markets. Many of the issues discussed are also relevant in the context of regional integration agreements. Separate sections of the handbook summarize what constitutes sound trade policy; the major aspects of the WTO from a development perspective; policy issues in the area of merchandise trade and the liberalization of international transactions in services; protection of intellectual property rights and economic development; new regulatory subjects that are emerging in the agenda of trade talks; and enhancing participation of developing countries in the global trading system. This book also contains two CD-ROMS with additional data and analysis.

Author : Kent Jones
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195378825

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The Doha Blues by Kent Jones Pdf

The Doha Blues investigates the failure of WTO members to conclude the Doha Round of trade negotiations, focusing on the "institutional friction" that has developed since the Uruguay Round. The legacy of GATT traditions, new WTO rules, the expanding scope of the trade liberalization agenda and the expanding WTO membership, have combined to make it extremely difficult for countries to reach consensus. The book concludes with recommendations for improving the environment for trade liberalization.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264044814

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Globalisation and Emerging Economies Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa by OECD Pdf

This book analyses key elements of the trade performance of the so-called BRIICS: Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa, in relation to the rest of the world, focusing on trade and other policies influencing that performance. It also presents a separate chapter for each country.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821374061

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The World Bank Research Program, 2005-2007 by Anonim Pdf

This pocket-sized reference on key environmental data for over 200 countries includes key indicators on agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, energy, emission and pollution, and water and sanitation. The volume helps establish a sound base of information to help set priorities and measure progress toward environmental sustainability goals.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Asia, Central
ISBN : UCSD:31822032782864

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Beyond Transition by Anonim Pdf

Author : World Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Economic assistance
ISBN : UCBK:C077559080

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World Bank Research Program by World Bank Pdf

Author : Mukami Kariuki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electric power
ISBN : UCSD:31822030963466

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Small-scale Private Service Providers of Water Supply and Electricity by Mukami Kariuki Pdf

This paper summarizes the key findings and conclusions of a literature review of small-scale private service providers (SPSPs) of water supply and electricity conducted over a six-month period in 2003. It draws on more than 400 documents-including journals, articles, reports, case studies and project reports-which have been disaggregated and referenced in a publicly available database. SPSPs appear most prevalent in countries with low coverage levels, ineffective public utilities that provide inadequate or partial services, and remote, difficult-to-access regions. SPSPs are especially prevalent in post-conflict countries and others with weak or failed states. Of the countries for which evidence of SPSPs was available, at least half fall into this category. SPSP provision of networked services appears to be significantly higher for electricity than for water supply. Most SPSPs identified through the literature are single-purpose entities established for the express purpose of delivering water supply or electricity. SPSPs take a variety of organizational forms, both for-profit and non-profit. As such, they are established for a variety of reasons, including: to meet consumer demand, respond to crises, or as part of larger business ventures. The technology used may extend upstream from distribution services to the means for producing or generating water supply or electricity, so capital needs vary accordingly. The majority of SPSPs have fewer than 50 employees and usually fewer than 10. A lack of affordable financing is a constraint for most SPSPs, which fund investments mainly through their own earnings and savings, loans from friends and family, and money borrowed from formal and informal lenders.

Author : Joseph F. Francois,Hugo Rojas-Romagosa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Commercial policy
ISBN : UCSD:31822030964878

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Equity, Welfare, and the Setting of Trade Policy in General Equilibrium by Joseph F. Francois,Hugo Rojas-Romagosa Pdf

The authors analyze general equilibrium relationships between trade policy and the household distribution of income, decomposing social welfare into real income level and variance components and emphasizing Gini and Atkinson indexes. They embed these inequality-adjusted social welfare functions in a general equilibrium structure mapping from tariff protection to household inequality. This yields predictions regarding the linkages between trade protection, country characteristics, and inequality within a broad general equilibrium framework. In addition, the authors can separate the efficiency and equity effects of tariffs on welfare. They then examine endogenous tariff formation when policymakers care about both equity and special interests.

Author : Chad P. Bown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Dumping (International trade)
ISBN : UCSD:31822030972442

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Global Antidumping Database Version 1.0 by Chad P. Bown Pdf

This paper describes a newly collected, detailed database on national governments' use of the antidumping trade policy instrument. The data collection project was funded by the Development Research Group of the World Bank and Brandeis University. While still preliminary, it goes beyond existing, publicly-used sets of antidumping data in a number of fundamental ways. It is a first attempt to use original source national government documentation to organize information on products, firms, the investigative procedure and outcomes of the historical use (since the 1980s) of the antidumping policy instrument across large importing country users. The paper also reports more and recent data on a number of smaller users of antidumping, as well as some limited information on the use of countervailing measures from national governments that are users of countervailing duty laws.

Author : Xavier Gine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Leases
ISBN : UCSD:31822030965073

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Land Security in Rural Thailand by Xavier Gine Pdf

In the 1980s the Thai government tried to legalize squatters by issuing special titles that restricted the sale and rental of the land. Using data from 2,874 farming households collected in 1997, the author finds that in places where these government titles where issued, leased plots are more likely to be titled than those that are self-cultivated. For these areas, he uses a model to estimate a 6 percent risk premium in the rental rate for untitled plots. In other areas, however, land rights play no role in the decision to lease land and the rental rate of untitled plots does not include a risk premium. The results indicate that this policy distorted the land rental market by triggering a sense of insecurity among landowners.

Author : Boutheina Guermazi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : License agreements
ISBN : UCSD:31822030965248

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Mobile License Renewal by Boutheina Guermazi Pdf

A major challenge facing regulators in industrial and developing countries alike is the need to strike the right balance between ensuring certainty for market players and preserving flexibility of the regulatory process to accommodate the rapidly changing market, technological, and policy conditions. This challenge applies across a wide range of regulatory instruments and vehicles including license renewal, which is the focus of this paper. The authors provide an overview of mobile license renewal issues covering the legal regime of license renewal, the renewal process, the non-renewal context, and the changes in licensing conditions, including spectrum implications of the renewal process. They draw best practices that started to emerge in recent renewal practices, to ensure that the renewal process leads to the best outcome for all stakeholders. As much as possible, policymakers and regulators should strive to promote investors' confidence and give incentives for long-term investment. They can do this by favoring the principle of "renewal expectancy," but also by promoting regulatory certainty and predictability through a fair, transparent, and participatory renewal process. For example, by providing details for license renewal or reissue, clearly establishing what is the discretion offered to the licensing body, or ensuring sufficient lead-times and transitional arrangements in the event of non-renewal or changes in licensing conditions. Public consultation procedures and guaranteeing the right to appeal regulatory decisions maximizes the prospects for a successful renewal process. As technological changes and convergence and technologically neutral approaches gain importance, regulators and policymakers need to be ready to adapt and evolve licensing procedures and practices to the new environment.