Globalisation & International Trade
An Agenda for Harnessing Globalisation
'Washington Quarterly'
This essay examines the principal challenges facing globalisation
Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12
A Call for an "Asian Plaza"
"The International Economy"
A 5-page US article outlining initiatives for dealing with global trade/currency imbalances
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-05-26
A Partnership of Equals
"Foreign Affairs"
A 5-page US essay suggesting that the US should offer to share global leadership with China
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-29
A New Deal for Globalization
"Foreign Affairs"
A 6-page US article arguing that the benefits of globalization need to be spread more widely if a resurgence of protectionism is to be avoided
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-06-21
The Right Way to Engage China
"Foreign Affairs"
This US essay argues for the further integration of China into the global economic system
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-08-10
Freer Trade?
"Foreign Affairs"
Seven articles considering what will be necessary for the Doha Round to succeed, and what might happen if it dose not (Single page linking to each article)
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-12-09
Let's Make a Deal: How to Bring the Doha Trade Talks to a Close
"Foreign Affairs"
A US op-ed arguing for a rapid conclusion to the Doha Round to assist recovery from the global recession
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-04
Global Voices on Regional Integration
ZEI
A 248-page German discussion paper comprising articles on regional integration
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-10
With Little Notice, Globalization Reduced Poverty
Yale Center for the Study of Globalization
A US article examining the contribution of globalization to reducing global poverty
Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2011-07-11
Trade and Climate Change
WTO, UNEP
This 194-page report examines the intersections between trade and climate change from four perspectives: the science of climate change; economics; multilateral efforts to tackle climate change; and national climate change policies and their effect on trade
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-25
Trade Patterns and Global Value Chains in East Asia
WTO, IDE-JETRO
A 132-page study resulting from the first-ever joint experiment to measure and analyse “trade in value-added"
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-12
International Trade Statistics 2008
WTO
The 255-page annual compilation of global trade statistics from the WTO
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-05
International Trade Statistics 2007
WTO
A 262-page report of statistics on the trade in merchandise and commercial services by country, region and product groups
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-07
Commodity Terms of Trade: The History of Booms and Busts
WTO
An article demonstrating how commodity prices affect the macroeconomic performance of commodity-exporting countries
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-07-13
Relationship between International Trade and Energy
WTO
An article examining the relationship between international trade and natural resources
Energy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-19
Trade and the Environment
WTO
An article describing the interaction between trade and the environment
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-07-25
World Trade Report 2010
WTO
This 256-page report focuses on world trade in natural resources
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-07-26
World Trade Report 2007
WTO
This 436-page report examines six decades of multlateralism in trade
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-12-04
WTO Annual Report 2009
WTO
This 128-page report is in two parts. The first is a brief summary of the organization and a review of 2008. The second section provides more in-depth information illustrated with charts, tables and photos
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-11-01
Services Liberalization in the New Generation of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs): How Much Further than the GATS?
WTO
This 63-page working paper provides a comprehensive overview of services liberalization commiitments in the new generation of PTAs
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-10-08
World Trade Report 2008
WTO
This year's 204-page report focuses on the benefits of trade in a globalizing world
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-07-18
Trade Policy Review: China 2008
WTO
A WTO Secretariat report on the trade policies and practices of China (single page linking to each section)
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-05-26
International Trade Statistics
WTO
A press release containing international trade statistics for 2009, expert comment and forecasts for 2010
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-30
How Can the WTO Help Harness Globalization?
WTO
A 384-page overview of a forum held to discuss how the WTO can best contribute to the management of globalization
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-11
Trade and Deforestation: What Have We Found?
WTO
A research article on the linkage between trade and deforestation
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-02-26
World Trade Report 2011
WTO
The 256-page World Trade Report 2011 describes the historical development of PTAs and the current landscape of agreements. It examines why PTAs are established, their economic effects, and the contents of the agreements themselves. Finally it considers the interaction between PTAs and the multilateral trading system
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-28
Engines of Growth
WSJ
A US article linking the growth in fast-expanding economies to the global economy
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-07-03
The Trade, Debt and Finance Nexus: At the Crossroads of Micro- and Macroeconomics
World Trade Organisation
This 37-page discussion paper aims to clarify the relationship between trade, debt and finance and to describe the WTO's contribution to meeting the challenges raised by the relationship
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-11-25
Income Volatility in Small and Developing Economies: Export Concentration Matters
World Trade Organisation
This 40-page discussion paper examines the effect of export concentration on small economies and concludes that volatility is reduced if they diversify their exports
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-02-27
World Trade Report 2006: Subsidies, Trade and the WTO
World Trade Organisation
This 266-page report explores the links between subsidies, trade and the WTO
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-07-24
Selected Issues Concerning the Multilateral Trading System
World Trade Organisation
A 43-page discussion paper exploring selected issues concerning international trade and investment, with particular focus on issues of interest to developing countries
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-12-11
The Impact of Disasters on International Trade
World Trade Organisation
A 26-page working paper examining the impact of major disasters on international trade flows
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-11
Managing the Challenges of WTO Participation
World Trade Organisation
A collection of 45 case studies from different countries illustrating how participation in the WTO was managed ( single page linking to each case study)
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-05-12
The Global Competitiveness Report 2011–2012
World Economic Forum
A 544-page report on the competitiveness of 142 economies
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-09-19
Trading on Time
World Bank and IFC
A 37-page study demonstrating how delays in exporting procedures harm the economies of developing countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-01-30
Assessing World Bank Support for Trade 1987-2004: An IEG Evaluation
World Bank
A 270-page report analyzing the World Bank's contribution to freer trade in developing countries and to the alleviation of poverty
Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-03-28
Global Development Finance 2009: Charting a Global Recovery
World Bank
A 167-page report examining global growth prospects
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-06-22
Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development Agenda
World Bank
A 425-page report illustrating the benefit to global welfare that would accrue from the abolition of tariffs, subsidies and domestic support programmes
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-11-15
Global Economic Prospects 2007
World Bank
A 208-page outlook for the world economy
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-12-18
Food Safety and Agricultural Health Requirements: Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Country Exports
World Bank
This 166-page report discusses the implications of rising health and food safety standards for exporting developing countries
International Development, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-02-08
Poverty Impacts of a WTO Agreement: Synthesis and Overview
World Bank
A 30-page overview of a report investigating the poverty impacts of a potential Doha Development Agenda
Poverty & Hunger, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-12-16
NAFTA: Is it Sustainable?
Wilson Center
Report of a conference held to discuss the future of NAFTA
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-05-17
Globalization and its Impact on Labour
WIIW
A 26-page Austrian working paper containg the text of a lecture on key issues relating to the impact of global economic integration on labour markets
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-10
Trade in Services: Cross-Border Trade vs. Commercial Presence. Evidence of Complementarity
WIIW
A 42-page Austrian working paper investigating empirically the relationship between trade and FDI in services
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-25
Preferential Trade Agreements and the Structure of International Trade
WIIW
This 29-page Austrian working paper examines the impact of membership in Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) on trade between PTA members
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-25
Linking Globalization to Poverty
WIDER
An 8-page policy brief examining the channels through which the globalization process affects different dimensions of poverty in the developing world
Globalisation & International Trade, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-18
Figuring Out the Doha Round
Vox-EU.org
An op-ed arguing that, far from being time to abandon the Doha Round, sustaining political support for the rules-based multilateral trade system is more important than ever
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-03-04
Alternatives to Consensus at the WTO
Vox EU
A US article examining the alternatives to consensus at the WTO
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20
World Trade Organization: Limited Progress at Hong Kong Ministerial Clouds Prospects for Doha Agreement
US Government Accountability Office
This 47-page US report is an update on the status of the Doha round of global trade talks
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-05-01
World Investment Report 2004: The Shift Towards Services
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
This 468-page report presents the latest trends in Foreign Direct Investment and explores the shift towards services, with a special analysis of offshoring service activities
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-09-27
Trade and Development Report 2004
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
This 188-page report concludes that the developmental effects of globalisation have been disappointing, and recommends a more comprehensive policy framework that reinforces coherence between the international trading system and the international monetary
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-09-27
Fifth Report on G20 Investment Measures
UNCTAD
The latest joint UNCTAD-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report (34-pages) on investment measures taken by G20 countries
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-06-02
Mapping the Global Future
U.S. National Intelligence Council
A 123-page unclassified report designed to provide U.S. policymakers with a view of how world developments may evolve, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-01-22
Free Trade Area of the Americas: Missed Deadline Prompts Efforts to Restart Stalled Hemispheric Trade Negotiations
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 53-page U.S. report analyzes progress made in FTAA negotiations since April 2003, factors affecting progress and future prospects for the free trade area
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-04-20
Defense Trade Data
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 10-page review of defence sales/purchases of defence articles and services between the U.S. and other countries
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-01-30
Offshoring of Services: An Overview of the Issues
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 86-page U.S. report is designed to assist U.S. policy makers to better understand the potential impacts and policy implications of services offshoring
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-12-02
Global Trade Talks Back on Track, But Considerable Work Needed to Fulfill Ambitious Objectives
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 72-page U.S. study assesses the status of the Doha Round negotiations, progress on key negotiating issues and factors assessing progress toward concluding the negotiations.
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-06-14
Protected Species: International Convention and U.S. Laws Protect Wildlife Differently
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 58-page report deals with how implementation of the CITES convention governing trade in endangered species has changed over the years and the relationship beteen the convention and some U.S. Laws
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-09-24
World Trade Organisation: Cancun Ministerial Fails to Move Global Trade Negotiations Forward; Next Steps Uncertain
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 55-page study analyzes the divisions on key issues at Cancun, how they were dealt with there, and the factors that influenced the outcome of the conference
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-02-17
World Trade Organisation: U.S. Companies' Views on China's Implementation of its Commitments
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 61-page report analyses U.S. companies' views about the extent to which China has implemented its WTO commitments and the impact of implementation on business operations
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-03-25
Dumping in a Global World
Tinbergen Institute
An 18-page discussion paper considering the use of anti-dumping actions by developing and transition economies
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-12-05
Prospects for the U.S. and the World: A Crisis That Conventional Remedies Cannot Resolve
The Levy Economics Institute
An 11-page US paper arguing that the United States and the rest of the world’s economies will not be able to achieve balanced growth and full employment unless they are able to agree and implement an entirely new way of running the global economy.
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-08
Can Emerging Markets Be the World's New Locomotive?
The International Economy
This 3-page US article considers whether emerging markets can help to avert a renewed global economic slump
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-11-30
Integrating the Atlantic Economic Area
SWP
This 47-page German research paper considers the case for creating an integrated Atlantic Economic Area
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-25
The Financial Crisis: Collateral Damage and Responses
SWP
This 50-page German research report examines different aspects of collateral damage following the global financial crisis and highlights the importance of international cooperation to respond to them
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-06-16
European Agricultural Reform and WTO Negotiations in Parallel
SWP
An 8-page German commentary considering the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-06-30
The Opportunities and Limits of Global Governance by Clubs
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the place of club governancein the multilateral system
Governance & Politics, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-16
The EU's Strategic Economic Dialogue with China
SWP
This 4-page German commentary considers trade policy issues between the EU and China
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-30
Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the state of the EU's negotiations over Economic Partnership Agreements between the EU and seven regional groups
Globalisation & International Trade, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23
Pittsburgh: A Fresh Start or Cosmetic Tinkering?
SWP
This 7-page German commentary argues that the chances of a complete overhaul of the international financial markets at Pittsburgh are slim
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-10-01
China-ASEAN Relations: Perspectives, Prospects and Implications for U.S. Interests
Strategic Studies Institute
An 83-page monograph assessing the implications of growing China-ASEAN ties
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-07
The Indian Ocean: Resource and Governance Challenges
Stimson Center
This 107-page US volume explores current realities and emerging maritime concerns in the Indian Ocean
Globalisation & International Trade, EnergyPosted: 2009-05-26
ASEAN Charts a New Course in Manila
Stimson Center
A US commentary on ASEAN's draft charter
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-17
Outsourcing and Offshoring in Canada
Statistics Canada
A 49-page Canadian report addressing key aspects of outsourcing and offshoring
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-05-28
Making Multilateralism Work:
Stanley Foundation: How the G-20 Can Help the United Nations
This US paper asks whether the G-20 could play useful roles in broader institutional reform
Governance & Politics, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-04-11
Chinese Outward Direct Investment in Southeast Asia: How Much and What Are the Implications?
South East Asia Research Centre
A 21-page working paper indentifying mainland Chinese companies as becoming an increasingly important source of outward direct investment in Southeast Asia
Globalisation & International Trade, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
International Transfers of Combat Aircraft, 2005-2009
SIPRIA
This 8-page Swedish factsheet details recent international transfers of combat aircraft
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-11-19
SIPRI ARMS TRANSFERS DATA, 2008
SIPRI
This 8-page Swedish fact sheet provides measures of trends in international transfers of major conventional weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-05-01
Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2009
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish fact sheet containing information on all international transfers of major conventional weapons from 1950 to the end of 2009
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-26
Why FTA's?
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 3-page Singaporean research update examining the proliferation of free trade agreements and their future
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-08-13
ASEAN-India
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 4-page research update arguing the need and urgency for deepening integration and intensification of trade links between ASEAN and India
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-06-01
Perspectives on Economic Growth and Stability in China
SIIA
A 37-page Swedish research paper examining the status, health, and future outlook of the Chinese economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-02-25
Does Internationalisation of Technology Determine Technological Diversification in Large Firms?
Science and Technology Policy Research
A 20-page working paper examining the relationship between technological diversification and internationalisation of technology for large multinational firms operating at the world technological frontier
Science & Technology, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-01-26
Spurring Growth Dynamics from Services Offshoring
Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis
This 12-page US policy note explores the claim that services offshoring benefits a country's economy in general
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-03-11
Projected Benefits of the Doha Round Hinge on Misleading Trade Models
SCEPA
A 3-page paper querying the reliability of CGE models in predicting the benefits of a new round of tariff reform
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-03-13
Africa and the Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean
SAIIA
A 33-page South African occasional paper studying the the stakeholders’ dynamics in the Indian Ocean, and analyzing the implications and challenges for Africa
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2011-02-28
The Future of East Asian Institutionalism
RSIS
A 3-page Singaporean commentary on the future of East Asian regional institutionalism
Globalisation & International Trade, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
Comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
RSIS
This 37-page Singaporean paper argues for greater international cooperation in information sharing and interpretation to more effectively counter threats to maritime safety and security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27
Beibu Gulf: Emerging Sub-regional Integration between China and ASEAN
RSIS
This 44-page Singaporean working paper describes and analyzes an emerging sub-regional integration project between China and ASEAN
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-01-16
Globalization: Implications of and for the Modern/Post-modern Navies of the Asia Pacific
RSIS
This 52-page Singaporean paper examines the nature of the navies being developed in the Asia Pacific
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2007-10-27
The World Trade Organisation and Sustainable Development: A Guide to the Debate
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A 12-page briefing paper providing a concise background to the main issues at stake in the interaction between the WTO system and sustainable development
Globalisation & International Trade, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-12-21
The CITES Treaty and Compliance: Progress or Jeopardy?
Royal Institute of International Affairs
A 16-page briefing paper on the compliance system of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species considers whether negotiations for new guidelines on compliance threaten to undermine the existing regime
Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-09-22
Central Asia and its Asian Neighbours: Security and Commerce at the Crossroads
Rand Corporation
This 62-page study examines developing relations between Central Asia and its neighbours, and implications for US interests
Foreign Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-07-23
Divide and Conquer: The FTAA, U.S. Trade Strategy and Public Services in the Americas
Public Services International
This 46-page report argues that the services and investment rules of the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas treaty (FTAA) constitute a grave threat to public services and public interest regulation throughout the Americas
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2005-02-02
IT Offshore Outsourcing Practices in Canada
Public Policy Forum
A 39-page report of a roundtable discussion held to explore the implications of the offshore outsourcing of IT services in Canada
Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2004-07-02
A Fresh Start for Europe in Latin America?
Project Syndicate
A commentary on the trading opportunities for Europe in Latin America
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-03-21
Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 308-page draft Australian report on the implications of entering into bilateral and regional trade agreemens
Globalisation & International Trade, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-15
Modelling the Effects of the EU Common Agricultural Policy
Productivity Commission - Australia
An 88-page Australian study evaluates the economic aspects of the CAP
European Union, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-12-03
The World Economy in the New Millennium: A New Golden Age?
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 33-page lecture offering a broad-brush forecast for the world economy
Economic Policy, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2006-12-01
Latin America in the Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 47-page Australian lecture on the challenges and opportunities facing Latin America in the global economy
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2008-11-21