A question of preference
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Regional trade agreements are becoming increasingly common, and include the North American Free Trade Agreement and European Union. Economists are concerned that these agreements could distort trade and lead to a reduction in efforts to free world trade. High levels of discrimination against non-members are more likely to lead to trade diversion. Regional groups can merge, and can also strengthen free-market reforms, so regional agreements are not important in themselves, rather the commitment to free trade of governments is important.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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GATT will build the World
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It is in the best interest of the US if an agreement is reached in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks in Uruguay. The US, always an advocate of free trade, appears ready to scuttle GATT unless they receive a few more concessions on key issues.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Trade winds
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The general public has recently become very interested in the issue of international trade. The growing integration of the world economy has been a reality since World War II. An anlysis of how freer trade affects societies is presented.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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