Trade Related Investment Measures

Author : Chi-Chur Chao,Eden S H Yu
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781783264803

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Trade-Related Investment Measures by Chi-Chur Chao,Eden S H Yu Pdf

This unique book makes a contribution to the deeper understanding of various trade-related investment measures (TRIMs). The issues have been largely inspired by the use of trade policies on foreign investment adopted in China and many other nations from the 1960s to the 1990s. Building upon the existing literature and the authors' own work, the 20 chapters in the book examine, using several versions of general-equilibrium frameworks, resource allocation and welfare effects of both trade-related investment measures and investment-related trade/environmental measures. Traditional and duality microeconomic tools and modelling techniques have been extensively utilised in analysing various real-world, investment and environmental issues, especially those encountered in developing economies. Policy implications regarding optimal trade, investment and environmental policies that emerged from the analyses are also provided. This book is self-contained in applications of trade theories and related general-equilibrium modelling techniques. It may be used as an advanced textbook in trade theory and policy as well as a reference book for policy makers, professional practitioners and academic researchers in designing trade policies.

Author : Carlos M. Correa,Nagesh Kumar
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781848137608

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Protecting Foreign Investment by Carlos M. Correa,Nagesh Kumar Pdf

Despite the mounting criticism that globalization is encountering, the developed countries continue to lose no opportunity to change the rules of the global economy in their favour, regardless of the impact on developing countries and the poor. This book examines one of the most important instances of this: the rich countries' insistence that the WTO not only launch a new round of world trade negotiations, but that rules which were supposed to be confined to trade issues now be extended by means of new agreements protecting foreign direct investment. What is being proposed would be at the expense of the freedom of developing countries to determine their own policies towards foreign capital in tune with their development policy objectives. The two authors of this book have an intimate knowledge of WTO negotiating processes. They explain in detail the North's relentless determination to give privileged protection to the overseas investments of its transnational corporations. These initiatives have included, inter alia, the OECD's failed MAI initiative, the World Bank-sponsored Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and Agreement on Trade-related Investment Measures (TRIMS). The authors spell out their consequences for developing countries. They examine whether there is any real case for a new multilateral framework on investment within the WTO. And they propose various options for developing countries to resist what amounts to a new form of Western protectionism, including how a development dimension could be incorporated in any new agreement, should the member countries of the WTO decide to proceed with negotiations. This book provides invaluable information and analysis for diplomats and trade negotiators, policy makers and scholars, as well as civil society activists concerned with the impact of TNC investments on development.

Author : Theodore H. Moran,Centre on Transnational Corporations (United Nations),United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher : New York : United Nations
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Balance of trade
ISBN : UCSD:31822008070013

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The Impact of Trade-related Investment Measures on Trade and Development by Theodore H. Moran,Centre on Transnational Corporations (United Nations),United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Pdf

Author : Mr.Matthias Vocke
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451848014

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Investment Implications of Selected WTO Agreements and the Proposed Multilateral Agreementon Investment by Mr.Matthias Vocke Pdf

The substantial increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years has triggered a discussion of a uniform treatment of investment in international law. Most contributions to the multilateral investment framework derive from the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements on trade liberalization. The resulting framework is incomplete, as the WTO agreements restrict their focus on investment to aspects related to international trade and often apply to selected sectors only. A broader investment regime is needed to provide a more neutral incentive framework for investment liberalization and to promote efficient international investment flows.

Author : Bernard M. Hoekman,Kamal Saggi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Comercio - Paises en desarrollo
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Multilateral Disciplines for Investment-related Policies by Bernard M. Hoekman,Kamal Saggi Pdf

Abstract: June 1999 - Is there a strong case for developing countries to support the creation of a multilateral agreement on investment? Probably not. Existing agreements offer ample scope for liberalizing foreign direct investment in the area that matters most to developing countries: services. Hoekman and Saggi evaluate the potential benefits of international disciplines on policies toward foreign direct investment for developing countries. They conclude that the case for initiating negotiations on investment policies is weak, at present. Negotiating efforts that center on further liberalizing market access on a nondiscriminatory basis-especially for services-are likely to be more fruitful in terms of economic welfare and growth. Existing multilateral instruments, although imperfect, are far from fully exploited and provide significant opportunities for governments opening further access to markets. Hoekman and Saggi conclude that priority should be given to expanding coverage of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) before seeking to negotiate general disciplines on investment policies. This paper-a product of Trade, Development Research Group-is part of a larger effort in the group to prepare for the next round of WTO negotiations. The authors may be contacted at bhoekman@@worldbank.org or ksaggi @@mail.smu.edu.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCBK:C076048288

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Host Country Operational Measures by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Pdf

Host Country Operational Measures (HCOMs) are the measures implemented by countries concerning the operation of foreign companies within their jurisdiction. This paper groups them into three categories: those that are prohibited at the multilateral level; those prohibited or discouraged at the regional or bilateral level; those not subject to control. This publication looks at the current state of HCOMs and their interaction with other issues and draws conclusions on their implications.

Author : Thierry D. Buchs
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451921113

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Selected WTO Rules and Some Implications for Fund Policy Advice by Thierry D. Buchs Pdf

The paper surveys six WTO agreements selected on the basis of their potential relevance for Fund-supported programs, namely Customs Valuation, Subsidies, Safeguards, Antidumping, Trade-Related Investment Measures, and Trade in Services. It offers a critical reading of the rules, and highlights potential issues of concern for the Fund in its policy dialogue with member countries with selected country examples. As some rules have very different implications for various groupings of countries, the paper calls attention to policy consistency in the trade area of these countries, and points out some areas where implementation of the rules might pose problems.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015054262517

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TRIMs Under WTO by Anonim Pdf

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210042000

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International Classification of Non-Tariff Measures 2019 by United Nations Pdf

Non-tariff measures are generally defined as policy measures other than ordinary customs tariffs that can potentially have an economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantities traded, or prices or both. Since this definition is broad, a detailed classification is of critical importance so as to better identify and distinguish among the various forms of non-tariff measures. The classification of non-tariff measures presented here is a taxonomy of all those measures considered relevant in international trade today. It builds on an old UNCTAD classification known as the Coding System of Trade Control Measures and was developed by several international organizations forming what is called the MAST group (Multi-Agency Support Team) set up to support the Group of Eminent Persons on Non-tariff Barriers established by the Secretary General of UNCTAD in 2006. The MAST team discussed and proposed this classification, and is composed of: FAO, IMF, ITC, OECD, UNCTAD, UNIDO, World Bank and WTO. The classification is seen as evolving and should adapt to the reality of international trade and data collection needs.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211127297

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Elimination of TRIMs, the Experience of Selected Developing Countries by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Pdf

The publication examines how six countries (Argentina, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ethiopia and Viet Nam) have been affected by the elimination of Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs). The study suggests that the extent to which TRIMs have helped advance the objectives set out has varied considerably, reflecting the specific economic conditions and policy environment of the country using them.

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PKEY:6610000510184

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Trade Agreement by Fouad Sabry Pdf

What is Trade Agreement A trade agreement is a wide-ranging taxes, tariff and trade treaty that often includes investment guarantees. It exists when two or more countries agree on terms that help them trade with each other. The most common trade agreements are of the preferential and free trade types, which are concluded in order to reduce tariffs, quotas and other trade restrictions on items traded between the signatories. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Trade agreement Chapter 2: Free trade area Chapter 3: Trade bloc Chapter 4: Index of international trade articles Chapter 5: Most favoured nation Chapter 6: Central European Free Trade Agreement Chapter 7: Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement Chapter 8: Free trade areas in Europe Chapter 9: Preferential trading area Chapter 10: Free trade agreement Chapter 11: Market access Chapter 12: Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures Chapter 13: Jane Jacobs Chapter 14: Rules of origin Chapter 15: Commonwealth of Independent States Free Trade Area Chapter 16: International investment agreement Chapter 17: Cross-national cooperation and agreements Chapter 18: Commercial policy Chapter 19: Spaghetti bowl effect Chapter 20: Trade policy of South Korea Chapter 21: Common Commercial Policy (EU) (II) Answering the public top questions about trade agreement. (III) Real world examples for the usage of trade agreement in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of trade agreement.

Author : Elizabeth Smythe
Publisher : Orono : Canadian-American Center, University of Maine
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Canada
ISBN : UCBK:C053440193

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Multilateralism Or Bilateralism in the Negotiation of Trade-related Investment Measures? by Elizabeth Smythe Pdf

Author : International Trade Law Center,Arthur E. Appleton,Michael G. Plummer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 3142 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780387226880

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The World Trade Organization by International Trade Law Center,Arthur E. Appleton,Michael G. Plummer Pdf

The editors have succeeded in bringing together an excellent mix of leading scholars and practitioners. No book on the WTO has had this wide a scope before or covered the legal framework, economic and political issues, current and would-be countries and a outlook to the future like these three volumes do. 3000 pages, 80 chapters in 3 volumes cover a very interdiscplinary field that touches upon law, economics and politics.

Author : Alexandre Genest
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004392106

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Performance Requirement Prohibitions in International Investment Law by Alexandre Genest Pdf

In Performance Requirement Prohibitions in International Investment Law, Alexandre Genest proposes the first empirical typology of performance requirement prohibitions in investment treaties and the first in-depth analysis of arbitral awards on the subject, which will improve their interpretation and drafting.

Author : Rüdiger Wolfrum,Peter-Tobias Stoll,Holger Hestermeyer
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff
Page : 1225 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9004145664

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WTO - Trade in Goods by Rüdiger Wolfrum,Peter-Tobias Stoll,Holger Hestermeyer Pdf

This volume deals with the GATT 1994 and all related agreements, which include those on Agriculture, Textiles and Clothing, Trade-Related Investment Measures, Implementation of Article VII GATT 1994, Preshipment Inspection, Rules of Origin, Import Licensi