This This article analyzes the tensions of the European Green Deal on Colombian agribusiness, focusing on the coffee and palm oil sectors. It examines the key European legal instruments that affect agricultural trade and identifies the trade…
Pakistan’s exports have remained stagnant despite multiple exchange-rate depreciations. Empirical evidence from product-level data between 2003 and 2024 indicates that changes in the real effective exchange rate and energy tariffs have had limited…
Oman relies heavily on food imports, making it particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets and disruptions in supply chains. This study examines the resilience of food prices in Oman by analyzing the relationship between global and…
My talk today begins with a brief overview of President Trump’s tariff policies, followed by examining various aspects and implications his tariff-linked investment approach. We will look together at what developments we may anticipate in the near…
The primary objective of this paper was to empirically examine the impact of artificial intelligence on international trade in selected Sub-Saharan African countries for the period 2020 to 2024. The study utilized the Generalized Method of Moments (…
This study investigates the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in reshaping intra-African trade dynamics. Employing a gravity model approach, the research elucidates the complex trade relationships intrinsic…
In this paper, a complex interplay is demonstrated, indicating that the impact of intellectual property rights (IPR)
and patent protection varies in certain trade contexts. We review the IPR and patent laws in Oman and subsequent
amendments…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming work across the globe, challenging governments to address job displacement through domestic and trade-related measures. This Essay argues that WTO rules lack the coherence and flexibility needed to…
This article examines the impact of mobile money on the labour productivity of firms in nine ECOWAS countries. Using propensity score matching and inverse probability-weighted regression adjustment, we find that firms using mobile money are more…
The mounting interest in the environment has triggered scholars’ attention and effort to study the determinants of environmental degradation. Yet, a gap in the literature remains unexplored, environmental impacts of trade market diversification/…