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  Effects of North American Free Trade Agreement on agriculture and the rural economy

  Economics, Statistics and Market Information System, USDA Economics and Statistics System, 2002

  This report evaluates the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on U.S. agriculture and the rural economy. The report begins with a broad overview of the impact of NAFTA on U.S. agriculture, and follows with a more detailed account of the effects on a number of commodities.Findings include:U.S.
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  Lessons from NAFTA for Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries: a summary of research findings

  Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Human Development Department, World Bank, 2003

  This report attempts to draw lessons from the participation of Mexico in NAFTA in order to provide guidance to other Latin American countries on what they can expect from this type of trade agreement, and to identify policies that can help them derive the maximum benefits from trade integration in the Americas.Findings include:without NAFTA, global exports would have been roughly 25% lo
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  Globalization and poverty

  International Labour Organization, 2003

  This paper explores the effects of globalisation on the poorest people in developing countries through the analysis of cross-sectional data.Findings include:the case for trade openness improving growth is a reasonable one for generalisationthe case for a linkage between liberalisation policies and trade is mixedthe case for trade exacerbating inequality (which could impact the p
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  Development of financial markets in Russia: an outlook

  New Economic School,, Russian Federation, 2003

  [The full text of this paper is in Russian language only, presented at XIV NES Scientific Conference]This paper explores the obstacles to development of Russia's financial markets and provides specific policy recommendations about the regulation of the financial sector.The research is based mainly on author’s experience gained during his work as a Chair of the Council of Federation Committee
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  Transnational corporations in conflict prone zones: public policy responses and a framework for action

  International Alert, 2003

  Private sector activity is a significant factor influencing the shape and intensity of many conflicts. However, there has to date been little effort to engage different types of private sector actors systematically in conflict prevention.
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  FDI confidence index

  Eldis Trade Policy Resource Guide, 2003

  The FDI confidence index tracks the impact of likely political, economic and regulatory changes on the foreign direct investment intentions and preferences of the leaders of some of the world’s leading companies. Participating firms are responsible for about 70 percent of global FDI flows and generate more than US$16 trillion in annual revenues.
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  Remittance senders and receivers: tracking the transnational channels

  2003

  According to IADB, total remittances are due to surpass foreign direct investment as a source of capital for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2003. The total aggregate of remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean during this decade is conservatively projected to reach more than $450 billion.
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  Policy (in) coherence in European Union support to developing countries: a three country case study

  ActionAid International, 2003

  What is the impact of a range of EU policies on poor people in Bangladesh, Brazil and Kenya? This paper examines key policy areas (including trade, aid, agricultural policies and support to Foreign Direct Investment) to assess the coherence of EU policy in supporting development.
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  Global economic prospects and the developing countries 2003

  Prospects for Development [World Bank], 2003

  In the face of uncertainties in the global environment, Global Economic Prospects 2003 aims to outline steps that can be adopted rich and poor countries to increase growth rates and accelerate poverty reduction.The current economic outlook includes:the chances of the world economy sliding toward recession are realregional variations in growth in developing countries are striking
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  Tax incentives in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam

  International Monetary Fund, 2002

  Tax incentives are a prominent feature of the tax system in the lower Mekong region (Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam), but few studies have investigated how effective they are in promoting investment and employment.

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