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World Investment Report 2012: Towards a New Generation of Investment Policies This annual report is widely regarded as the most authoritative source of data and analysis on the trends of foreign direct investment and developments in related national and international policy. Every issue of the report comprises an analysis of the trends in foreign direct investment during the previous years with special emphasis on development implications. It also provides a ranking of the largest transnational corporations in the world, in-depth analysis of a specific topic related to foreign direct investment, policy analysis and recommendations, and a statistical annex with data on foreign direct investment flows and stocks for nearly 200 economies. The 2012 edition presents a comprehensive investment policy framework for sustainable development, covering both its national and international dimensions Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211128437 Pages: 250 Price: $95.00
A Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis
A Practical Guide to Trade Policy Analysis In recent years, globalization and trade openings have become increasingly contentious. This book aims to fill a gap in the market by guiding the users through the main sources of data and the most useful empirical tools for trade and trade policy analysis in an applied, real-world context. This approach builds on the comparative advantage of the authoring organizations - the WTO and UNCTAD - both of which have a strong policy focus. It quantifies trade flows and trade policies, presents the gravity models, and covers a number of simulation methodologies to predict the effects of trade and trade-related policies on trade flows, welfare and the distribution of income. Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development/World Trade Organization Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211128550 Pages: 232 Price: $52.00
Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA) V: Towards the Continental Free Trade Area, Customs Union and Common Market The fifth of the series (ARIA/V) has come at a time of renewed enthusiasm for shortening the period of the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Its overall objective is to provide an analytical research publication that defines frameworks for African governments, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities, towards accelerating the establishment of the African Common Market through the speedy removal of all tariff and non-tariff barriers; obstacles to free movement of people, investments and factors of production in general across Africa, and through fast-tracking the creation of an African continental Free Trade Area. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211251173 Pages: 220 Price: $55.00 U N I T E D N AT I O N S C O N F E R E N C E O N T R A D E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 2012 Policies for Inclusive and Balanced Growth
Trade and Development Report 2012: Inclusive Policies for Sustainable Growth In the context of the ongoing fallout from the global financial crisis, income distribution is back to the centre of economic analysis and policies. This publication explores the linkages between income distribution, growth and development. It analyzes the evolution of income inequality over the last decades in different regions and groups of countries. It also examines the explanations given for the widespread rise of inequality. The report questions the thesis that rising inequality is a necessary condition for successful development. Based on a comprehensive theory of economic policy elaborated in former reports, this book argues that only inclusive development policies create the conditions for sustainable and rapid growth. Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211128468 Pages: 180 Price: $55.00
Combating Anti-competitive Practices: A Guide for Developing Economy Exporters This book provides a wide range of examples of the impact of anti-competitive practices and arrangements on developing country suppliers. Anti-competitive practices and market structures undercut export market opportunities and the productive capacities on which developing country businesses depend. The publication focuses on the impact of state monopolies and abuses of dominant positions in infrastructure markets, the impact of anti-competitive practices in the international distribution and retail sector, and the effect of international cartels. The role and response of the private sector is discussed, as well as the scope for enhanced international cooperation to address these issues. Publisher: International Trade Centre Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789291374076 Pages: 100 Price: $50.00
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TRADE LIBERALIZATION, INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN AFRICAN REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITIES TOWARDS THE AFRICAN COMMON MARKET
African Union a United and Strong Africa
Trade Liberalization, Investment and Economic Integration in African Regional Economic Communities towards the African Common Market This report reviews the progress in African regional integration processes, suggesting an option for revising the timeframe for accelerating continental integration. Several recommendations related to accelerating integration; the need for a development-driven regional integration; the focus on export value addition and diversification in manufactured goods and services; and, enhancing competition policy and attracting more foreign and domestic investment, have been made. This report concludes that there is an urgent need to expand integration with regards to international trade. Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development/The African Union Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211128444 Pages: 76 Price: $15.00
Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific: An Analysis of Import and Export Processes This book offers a synthesis of the results and implications from a series of business process analyses of procedures involved in importing and exporting goods to and from selected Asian countries. It aims at deepening the understanding of the nature and significance of the procedural bottlenecks associated with intra-regional trade. It provides a unique set of micro-level information on the time and cost of trade procedures, complementing the more macro-level and crosscountry trade facilitation indicators already available in the literature. It will be of interest to those in charge of analyzing or improving trade transaction efficiency in developing countries. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: September 2012 ISBN: 9789211206371 Pages: 80 Price: $20.00
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