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…
Government subsidies have been used as a policy tool by many countries. Given the importance of government subsidies in the context of Chinese economy and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), this study seeks to understand the role played by government…
This book discusses the most recent developments in the WTO regime. Issues such as E-commerce, security exception clause, China's compliance with the WTO obligations, sustainability development, IP protection in FTZs, trade controls and etc.,…
The OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, international institution currently composed by thirty-six (36) member countries, considered one of the most relevant in the present global scenario, is engaged is fostering economic…
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…
Compras públicas podem ser consideradas como processos de aquisições de bens, serviços e obras por parte da administração pública ou das empresas estatais. Embora os governos possam prover bens e serviços diretamente, a racionalidade econômica…
This presentation deals with trade in goods of the Eurasion Economic Union countries with China and the effects of further liberalization.
Na Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE) o desenvolvimento sustentável é traduzido como um dos pilares da governança mediante a concepção da Coerência de Políticas para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável. No presente trabalho,…