Digital trade is one of the promising areas for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and a factor of succcess of the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) for Africa (2020–2030). However, the benefts of digital trade are…
We study the effect of the labor clauses (LCs) in preferential trade agreements (PTAs) on the informal economy. Using a sample comprising 112 countries for the period 2000-2017, we show that PTAs increase informality in low- and middle-income…
Purpose – Using panel data for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states, the present study explored the role of RCEP negotiations on tourism development. Design/methodology/approach –Adynamic econometric model, namely the…
After starting its approach to OECD activities in the 90s, Brazil submitted a formal letter of accession to the Organization in May 2017. Since then, the country has sought to adapt and adhere to the OECD legal instruments, among them, the Codes of…
O objetivo desta Nota é apresentar estimativas da taxa de câmbio real de equilíbrio para a economia brasileira frente a uma cesta de moedas. Para realizar esta tarefa, utilizamos variáveis sugeridas pela literatura econômica como sendo determinantes…