Trade Liberalization, Doha Rounds and Developing Countries

Abstract:     
A pivotal factor to improving the economies of developing countries is to eliminate trade barriers and increase market access.

This paper examines efforts at liberalizing trade in developing countries. It explains the various multilateral trade agreements and negotiations and analyses their outcomes. It looks into the issue of trade distortions and its impact on developing countries. Finally, it discusses the Doha trade rounds and prospects for developing countries.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 5

Keywords: Developing Countries, Doha Trade Rounds, Trade Liberalisation, Multilateral Trade Agreements

JEL Classification: F01, F10, F13, O00, O1, O10, O19

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