Task Team on International Trade Statistics Progress Overview
The Secretariat of the Task Team on International Trade Statistics, under the United Nations Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics, is actively involved in revising manuals on international trade statistics. Established in 2021, the team focuses on enhancing the integration between t
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Understanding International Trade and Globalization
Explore the concepts of international trade, importing, exporting, visible and invisible trade, and the impacts of globalization on the interconnected world. Learn about the reasons why countries like Ireland engage in trade, as well as the benefits and challenges for businesses. Delve into the bala
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Nepal-Australia Trade Relations: Current Scenario and Future Outlook
Trade between Nepal and Australia is characterized by a significant trade deficit, with most of Nepal's trade being with India. The trade deficit has been attributed to various factors such as consumption patterns, production challenges, and weak marketing. The COVID-19 pandemic further impacted tra
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Overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1995 to regulate international trade among nations, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It deals with trade in goods, services, and intellectual property, aiming to create trade agreements
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The New Trade Theory and Economies of Scale in International Trade
The New Trade Theory, emerged in the 1970s, challenges traditional trade theories by emphasizing the role of increasing returns and economies of scale in international trade. It introduces the concept of industrial organization and imperfect competition to explain how countries trade not only based
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Overview of CARICOM-Colombia Trade Agreement
Presentation by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the CARICOM-Colombia Trade, Economic, and Technical Co-operation Agreement, covering key facts, trade with Colombia, non-tariff barriers, and ways to address additional market access under the agreement. The agreement, signed in 1994, aimed to en
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Overview of Ancient Trade Networks
Ancient trade networks such as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade facilitated exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between distant regions. The Silk Road connected China to the Roman Empire, enabling trade in silk, precious stones, and metals. Indian Ocean trade routes linked China, Southeast Asi
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Understanding Factors Influencing Voluntary Trade
Explore factors that impact voluntary trade, such as currency exchange, international trade specialization, and trade barriers like tariffs. Delve into the importance of resources and how countries become interdependent through global trade, enhancing the global economy through voluntary trade inter
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Post-Brexit Trade Developments and Partnerships: A Comprehensive Overview
The post-Brexit landscape for the UK involves significant changes in trade relationships, with key developments including trade agreements, partnerships, and negotiations involving the EU, US, and California. Dr. Matt Beech's insights on the UK's evolving position post-EU exit shed light on the chal
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Understanding International Trade and Globalization
Explore the concepts of international trade, globalization, and their impact on the global economy. Discover how trade dynamics have evolved over the years, the role of tariffs and quotas, and the implications of trade imbalances. Delve into the effects of globalization and the interdependence of ec
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Chile's Financial Services Liberalization Overview
This content provides an in-depth look at Chile's main reservations under the OECD Codes of Liberalization, including its context of accession to OECD Free Trade Agreements and commitments to liberalization in services, investments, and financial services. It covers aspects such as cross-border trad
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Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Trade Agreement Overview
This overview provides information on the Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement (MSGTA), its background, objectives, parties involved, preferential treatment accorded, rules of origin, and more. The agreement aims to enhance intra-regional trade, promote fairness and competition, and contribute
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Enhancing Trade Potential along Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor
Explore the trade potential along the Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor, focusing on recent shocks, trends in trade between STKEC economies, composition of trade, and barriers to trade development. Discover how Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are enhancing their economic cooperation
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Understanding World Trade Dynamics
Explore the intricacies of international trade in Chapter 2, "World Trade: An Overview," covering topics such as the Gravity Model, trade barriers, global production fluctuations, and the evolution of traded goods and services over time. Delve into who trades with whom, the impact of country size on
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Understanding International Trade and Foreign Exchange Markets
Explore the world of international trade, foreign exchange markets, trade deficits, and trade restrictions in this comprehensive web quiz. Uncover key facts, trade barriers, economic impacts of tariffs, benefits and problems of exchange rates, and more. Delve into major imports and exports of the Un
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International Trade Centre: Empowering Small Businesses Through Trade
The International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organization, supports small businesses globally in engaging in international trade. With a vision of creating inclusive, sustainable economies, ITC focuses on areas like regional integration, resilient value chains
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Fair and Alternative Trade: A Path to Ethical Consumption
Fair Trade and Alternative Trade practices aim to create a more equitable and just global marketplace. Fair Trade focuses on fair prices and relationships for producers, while Alternative Trade emphasizes partnership and respect between producers and consumers. Through these approaches, consumers ca
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Exploring European Regional Trade: Insights and Analysis
The study delves into European regional trade dynamics, focusing on sub-national units like provinces and their impact on trade patterns. Detailed trade flows data across 269 regions in 24 European countries from 2011-17 are analyzed using the gravity model. The significance of geographical level in
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International Merchandise Trade Statistics Workshop Overview
Presentation by Nilima Lal at the International Merchandise Trade Statistics Workshop in Nadi, Fiji focusing on the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of trade data. The workshop emphasizes the importance of relevant information on imported and exported goods, development partners collaboratin
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Trade Dynamics in the Customs Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia: A 2010-2011 Analysis
The paper examines trade trends within the Customs Union (CU) of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia in 2010-2011, focusing on trade creation and diversion effects. It analyzes the impact of the CU on member countries like Kazakhstan, emphasizing the potential outcomes of improved trade facilitation. Ke
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Ownership and Control Regulations in ASEAN Air Transport Industry
The content discusses ownership and control restrictions in the air transport industry across ASEAN countries, outlining foreign ownership limits and regulations. It highlights the need for liberalization to align with the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA). Various ownership models are
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Insights into Early World Trade Routes
Early long-distance trade primarily dealt with luxury items like silk, gold, and spices before 1500. The growth of markets reflects economic vitality and the benefits and losses of trade on society have been analyzed historically. Trade networks connected diverse cultures, with trade diasporas datin
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Knowledge Sharing on Trade & Investment in ACP House Brussels
The knowledge-sharing event focused on building trade capacity, improving competitiveness, and analyzing regulatory frameworks for trade and investment. It emphasized understanding EU market requirements, identifying future opportunities, and providing ongoing support for trade agreements. Various p
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Dutch Health Care Reform: A Reflective Overview of System Evolution
The Dutch health care system underwent significant reforms between 1980 and 2020, moving from cost containment to market liberalization, patient empowerment, and integration of care. The journey involved addressing rising costs, redesigning systems, market liberalization, and emphasizing chronic car
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Manual on Principal Indicators for Business and Trade Statistics - Volume 2
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has developed Volume 2 of the Manual on Principal Indicators for Business and Trade Statistics to meet policy needs and enhance the reading and analysis of international trade data. The manual aims to benefit statisticians, compilers, researcher
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade: Promoting India's Exports and Trade
India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce, is responsible for formulating trade policies, promoting exports, and facilitating trade activities. With a focus on enhancing export performance, the DGFT plays a crucial role in supporting India's economic growth through
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Free Trade Agreements Between EU, Peru, and Ecuador
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU, Peru, and Ecuador covers market access for agricultural and industrial goods, services, establishment, and government procurement. Tariffs and technical barriers to trade are gradually eliminated, with provisions for intellectual property protection. Pe
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Understanding International Trade: Principles and Benefits
Delve into the world of international trade with a focus on absolute and comparative advantage, gains from trade, barriers, and protectionism. Explore the motivation for trade, specialization, and productivity gains. Learn about the basis for trade, including absolute and comparative advantage, and
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Understanding Comparative Advantage and Gains from Trade
In this lecture on comparative advantage and gains from trade, the concept of why countries trade, price differences, supply and demand, the Ricardian model of trade, identifying comparative advantage, and critiques of comparative advantage are discussed. The benefits of free trade and how it leads
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Understanding Trade Data: Importance, Collection, and Sources
Explore the significance of trade data, differences between official and unrecorded trade resources, and the mirroring technique for handling missing data. Delve into main features, official data sources, and alternative methods for accurate trade data. Learn how countries collect trade data, why it
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Understanding Two-Country Trade Dynamics
Delve into the intricacies of two-country trade using the Standard Trade Model. Explore concepts such as free trade, autarky, balanced trade assumption, and the impact of trading on prices within countries. Gain insight into how international trade influences market values and price equilibrium betw
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Understanding International Trade and Trade Barriers
International trade plays a vital role in the global economy, allowing countries to specialize in goods and services where they have a comparative advantage. However, while specialization and trade offer various benefits, they can also lead to negative effects such as unemployment, relocation, and t
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Pakistan-Sweden Trade Analysis: Insights and Trends
Explore the trade relations between Pakistan and Sweden based on export/import data from 2018. Sweden emerges as a significant partner for Pakistan in both exports and imports within the EU. Discover key statistics on trade value and trends, including Sweden’s rankings and contributions to Pakista
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Overview of Economic Reforms in India Since 1991
The New Economic Policy (NEP) in India since 1991 focused on liberalization, privatization, and globalization to enhance competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency. The policy aimed to address challenges like unsatisfactory public sector performance, high inflation rates, debt burdens, and balanc
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Global Trade Dynamics: Mega-Regionals and Strategic Implications
Examining the impact of mega-regionals like TTIP and TPP on global trade dynamics, focusing on regulatory agendas, outcomes scenarios, and strategic challenges for developing countries. The growth of regionalism in contrast to the WTO's stasis, the significance of systemically important trade agreem
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Global Agricultural Trade Trends and the Impact on U.S.-China Relations
Amidst a rollercoaster decade of global trade dynamics, the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship has faced challenges and fluctuations. From the Great Recession to trade wars and the pandemic, trade patterns have shifted significantly, influencing agricultural trade growth. The presentation di
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Overview of Regional Training Workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics and MSG Trade Agreement
The Regional Training Workshop focuses on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Compilation, Analysis, and Dissemination, shedding light on the Vision of MSG 2038 Prosperity for All Plan, MSG Trade Agreement, and key recommendations. The workshop delves into the background of MSGTA, its evoluti
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Trade and Poverty Reduction in Africa: A Quantitative Analysis
The study explores the relationship between trade and poverty reduction in Africa from 1990 to 2014 using a panel Vector Autoregressive framework. Various channels of influence, such as price/distribution and wages/employment, are examined for their impact on poverty alleviation. Trade liberalizatio
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Understanding Economic and Social Globalization
This final session explores economic and social globalization, covering topics like the impact on trade and investment, globalization dynamics, and civil society in a globalized world. Key readings and insights on economic globalization, international trade, and global investment are presented, high
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Lessons on Capital Account Liberalization in Latin America: A Historical Overview
Explore the evolution of capital account liberalization in Latin America from 1950 to 2013, highlighting key events such as the Latin American debt crisis, post-crisis capital flows, and regulatory phases. The comparison with emerging market economies sheds light on the region's capital account rest
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