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: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005.
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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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.
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