John S. Wilson

World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)

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Washington, DC 20433

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Trade Facilitation and Economic Development: Measuring the Impact

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Trade Facilitation and Economic Development: Measuring the Impact

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2988
Number of pages: 43 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson, Catherine L. Mann and Tsunehiro Otsuki
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), Brandeis University and World Bank
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Trade Facilitation and Economic Development: Measuring the Impact

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2988
Number of pages: 48 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson and Catherine L. Mann
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and Brandeis University
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Transport and Trade Logistics, Trade Policy, Environmental Economics & Policies, Common Carriers Industry, Economic Theory & Research

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Quantifying the Impact of Technical Barriers to Trade: A Framework for Analysis

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2512
Number of pages: 51 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Tsunehiro Otsuki, Keith E. Maskus and John S. Wilson
World Bank, University of Colorado at Boulder - Department of Economics and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Assessing the Potential Benefit of Trade Facilitation: A Global Perspective

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3224
Number of pages: 40 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson, Catherine L. Mann and Tsunehiro Otsuki
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), Brandeis University and World Bank
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The Cost of Compliance with Product Standards for Firms in Developing Countries: An Econometric Study

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3590
Number of pages: 35 Posted: 20 Jun 2005
Keith E. Maskus, Tsunehiro Otsuki and John S. Wilson
University of Colorado at Boulder - Department of Economics, World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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A Race to the Top? A Case Study of Food Safety Standards and African Exports

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2563
Number of pages: 32 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Tsunehiro Otsuki, John S. Wilson and Mirvat Sewadeh
World Bank, World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank - World Bank Institute (WBI)
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Road Infrastructure in Europe and Central Asia: Does Network Quality Affect Trade?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4104
Number of pages: 46 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Ben Shepherd and John S. Wilson
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Free Trade, Common Carriers Industry, Transport and Trade Logistics, Trade Law

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Global Trade and Food Safety: Winners and Losers in a Fragmented System

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2689
Number of pages: 34 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Tsunehiro Otsuki and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Trade Facilitation in Asean Member Countries: Measuring Progress and Assessing Priorities

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4615
Number of pages: 43 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Ben Shepherd and John S. Wilson
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Free Trade, Economic Theory & Research, Trade Policy, Common Carriers Industry

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Expanding Trade within Africa: The Impact of Trade Facilitation

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4790
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Dominique Njinkeu, John S. Wilson and Bruno Powo Fosso
The ILEAP Initiative, World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and Policy Analyst, Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Free Trade, Trade Law, Trade Policy, Economic Theory & Research, Common Carriers Industry

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Do Standards Matter for Export Success?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3809
Number of pages: 26 Posted: 17 Jan 2006
Maggie Xiaoyang Chen, Tsunehiro Otsuki and John S. Wilson
George Washington University, Osaka University - Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Aid for Trade Facilitation

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5064
Number of pages: 32 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Matthias Helble, Catherine L. Mann and John S. Wilson
Asian Development Bank, Brandeis University and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Implementing a WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation: What Makes Sense?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3971
Number of pages: 40 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Joseph Michael Finger and John S. Wilson
Independent and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Economic Theory & Research, Trade Law, Trade Policy, Common Carriers Industry, Transport and Trade Logistics

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Liberalizing Trade in Agriculture: Developing Countries in Asia and the Post-Doha Agenda

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2804
Number of pages: 23 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Dirty Exports and Environmental Regulation: Do Standards Matter to Trade?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2806
Number of pages: 34 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson, Tsunehiro Otsuki and Mirvat Sewadeh
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), World Bank and World Bank - World Bank Institute (WBI)
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Aid for Trade: Building on Progress Today for Tomorrow's Future

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5361
Number of pages: 28 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Bernard Hoekman and John S. Wilson
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Economic Theory & Research, Emerging Markets, Free Trade, Trade Policy, Trade Law

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Governance, Corruption, and Trade in the Asia Pacific Region

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4731
Number of pages: 42 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Kazutomo Abe and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Economic Theory & Research, Free Trade, Trade Policy, Emerging Markets, Currencies and Exchange Rates

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To Spray or Not to Spray? Pesticides, Banana Exports, and Food Safety

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2805
Number of pages: 28 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson and Tsunehiro Otsuki
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank
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Is The"Japan Problem"Real? How Problems in Japan's Financial Sector Could Affect Developing Regions

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Is The"Japan Problem"Real? How Problems in Japan's Financial Sector Could Affect Developing Regions

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 1682
Number of pages: 58 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Barbara R Kotschwar and John S. Wilson
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, Organization of American States and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Environmental Economics & Policies, Economic Theory & Research, Banks & Banking Reform, Payment Systems & Infrastructure, Financial Intermediation, International Terrorism & Counterterrorism

Trade Policy, Standards, and Development in Central America

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 2576
Number of pages: 45 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Barbara R Kotschwar and John S. Wilson
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, affiliation not provided to SSRN and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Administrative & Regulatory Law, Environmental Economics & Policies, Labor Policies, Trade and Regional Integration, Health Economics & Finance

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Moving Forward Faster: Trade Facilitation Reform and Mexican Competitiveness

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3953
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson, Isidro Soloaga and Alejandro Mejia
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), University of the Americas, Puebla and University of the Americas, Puebla
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Free Trade, Trade Policy, Economic Theory & Research, Common Carriers Industry, Transport and Trade Logistics

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Transparency, Trade Costs, and Regional Integration in the Asia Pacific

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4401
Number of pages: 39 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Matthias Helble, Ben Shepherd and John S. Wilson
Asian Development Bank, World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Economic Theory & Research, Free Trade, Emerging Markets, Debt Markets, Trade Policy

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Export Performance and Trade Facilitation Reform: Hard and Soft Infrastructure

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5261
Number of pages: 62 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Alberto Portugal-Perez and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Environmental Economics & Policies, Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Free Trade, Economic Theory & Research, Trade Policy

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Why Trade Facilitation Matters to Africa?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4719
Number of pages: 40 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Alberto Portugal-Perez and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Free Trade, Economic Theory & Research, Environmental Economics & Policies, Trade Policy

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Weathering the Storm: Investing in Port Infrastructure to Lower Trade Costs in East Asia

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4911
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Kazutomo Abe and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Common Carriers Industry, Transport and Trade Logistics, Economic Theory & Research, Ports & Waterways

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Entering the Union: European Accession and Capacity-Building Priorities

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 3832
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
John S. Wilson, Xubei Luo and Harry G. Broadman
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), World Bank and World Bank - Europe and Central Asia Region
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Economic Theory & Research, Trade and Regional Integration, Trade Policy, Transport and Trade Logistics, Common Carriers Industry

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Food Standards and Exports: Evidence from China

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5976
Number of pages: 27 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Axel Mangelsdorf, Alberto Portugal-Perez and John S. Wilson
affiliation not provided to SSRN, World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Food & Beverage Industry, Information Security & Privacy, Labor Policies, Scientific Research & Science Parks, Science Education

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Help or Hindrance - The Impact of Harmonized Standards on African Exports

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4400
Number of pages: 39 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Witold Czubala, Ben Shepherd and John S. Wilson
Bank of America, World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Information Security & Privacy, Standards and Technical Regulations, Science Education, Scientific Research & Science Parks, Information and Records Management

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Foreign Aid and Business Bottlenecks: A Study of Aid Effectiveness

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5546
Number of pages: 34 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Esteban Ferro and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Environmental Economics & Policies, Development Economics & Aid Effectiveness, Disability, Gender and Health, School Health

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Time as a Determinant of Comparative Advantage

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5128
Number of pages: 36 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Yue Li and John S. Wilson
World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Economic Theory & Research, Scientific Research & Science Parks, Science Education, Free Trade

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Beyond the Information Technology Agreement: Harmonization of Standards and Trade in Electronics

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4916
Number of pages: 36 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Alberto Portugal-Perez, Jose-Daniel Reyes and John S. Wilson
World Bank, affiliation not provided to SSRN and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Information Security & Privacy, Technology Industry, Scientific Research & Science Parks, Science Education, Labor Policies

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Aid to the Services Sector: Does it Affect Manufacturing Exports?

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Aid to the Services Sector: Does it Affect Manufacturing Exports?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5728
Number of pages: 30 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Esteban Ferro, Alberto Portugal-Perez and John S. Wilson
World Bank, World Bank and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Development Economics & Aid Effectiveness, Economic Theory & Research, Emerging Markets, E-Business

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Do Private Inspection Programs Affect Trade Facilitation?

World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 5515
Number of pages: 32 Posted: 20 Apr 2016
Irina Velea, Olivier Cadot and John S. Wilson
University of Lausanne - School of Economics and Business Administration (HEC-Lausanne), University of Lausanne - School of Economics and Business Administration (HEC-Lausanne) and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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E-Business, Transport Economics Policy & Planning, Trade Law, Free Trade, Economic Theory & Research

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Implementing a Trade Facilitation Agreement in the Wto: What Makes Sense?

Pacific Economic Review, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 335-355, August 2007
Number of pages: 21 Posted: 19 Nov 2007
Joseph Michael Finger and John S. Wilson
Independent and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Trade and Standards: A Look at Central America

World Economy, Vol. 25, pp. 991-1018, 2002
Number of pages: 28 Posted: 19 Mar 2003
Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Barbara R Kotschwar and John S. Wilson
Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, Organization of American States and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Assessing the Benefits of Trade Facilitation: A Global Perspective

The World Economy Vol. 28, No. 6 pp. 841-871, June 2005
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 15 Jun 2005
John S. Wilson, Catherine L. Mann and Tsunehiro Otsuki
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), Brandeis University and World Bank
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Trade, Transparency, and Welfare in the Asia Pacific

East Asian Economic Review, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 35-78, December 2008
Number of pages: 46 Posted: 28 Nov 2017
Kazutomo Abe and John S. Wilson
Tokyo Denki University and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Trade, CGE Models, Transparency, Corruption

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The Distance Effect and the Regionalization of the Trade of Low-Income Countries

CEPR Discussion Paper No. DP7458
Number of pages: 50 Posted: 07 Oct 2009
Celine Carrere, Jaime de Melo and John S. Wilson
Université d'Auvergne - Clermont 1 - CERDI, University of Geneva - Department of Political Economics and World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG)
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Distance Effect, Gravity Model, International Trade

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European Accession and the Trade Facilitation Agenda

Journal of International Commerce, Economics and Policy (JICEP), 2010
Posted: 22 Aug 2011
John S. Wilson, Xubei Luo and Harry G. Broadman
World Bank - Development Research Group (DECRG), World Bank and World Bank - Europe and Central Asia Region

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International trade, Europe and Central Asia, trade facilitation, gravity model