Handbook on Negotiating Sustainable Development Provisions in Preferential Trade Agreements
A proliferation of regional trade agreements (RTAs) has been witnessed across the world but
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Maritime Governance and South Asia: Trade, Security and Sustainable Development in the Indian Ocean
The rise of China, emergence of India and expansion of other economies in Asia are dramatically c
What does RCEP mean for insiders and outsiders? The Experience of India and Sri Lanka
This paper explores the economic implications of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Financing the Food Value Chain
Access to finance is always a top concern for enterprises because just as a car cannot run withou
Trade liberalisation and poverty: Evidence from Thailand
This paper replicates the study of Topalova (2010), performs a robustness check, and extends the
The Risk Associated with Private Equity Funding in Indian e-Commerce Sector
In India, most of the investments in the service sector are made in the form of private equity (PE), with the e-commerce segment being the largest receiver. Although this has allowed the sector to grow, it does not favour the interests of young start-ups, as PE investors merely seek for short-term profit opportunities.
Contemporary South Korean Economy: Challenges and Prospects
In Contemporary South Korean Economy, Chiang provides a critical analysis of the Republic of Korea’s economic development in the two most recent decades. Chiang highlights that most of the literature on the Republic of Korea’s economy focuses on the country’s substantial economic growth periods between the 1960s and 1980s; yet, there is little literature that discusses Republic of Korea’s post-industrialization period. Examining the recent economic performance of the country is important because policymakers can observe whether the Republic of Korea’s export-oriented policies were sustainable in the long-run. This book aims to investigate the core economic structures of the country and issues after attaining its post-war industrialization. Contemporary South Korean Economy is a necessary addition to literature on the country’s miraculous growth.
Corruption and the business environment in Viet Nam: An exploratory survey
This paper examines the effect of corruption on the business environment in Viet Nam. Our survey of firms operating in Viet Nam suggests that corruption is perceived as the most severe business constraint for their operation. Also, corruption has a significant negative association with the overall satisfaction of the business environment in Viet Nam. Such results support the hypothesis that corruption has a “sand the wheel” effect on firms’ business activities. While this paper sheds light on the importance of corruption, it would be useful to conduct follow-up studies to examine corruption and its impact in more detail. Such studies could be conducted in those segments that most severely suffer from corruption according to our survey, i.e., medium-sized enterprises, hotel/restaurant and construction sectors, Hanoi based, and Vietnamese owned firms.
Globalization, Inclusion, and E-Commerce: Agenda for SMEs
Globalization created wealth and improved standards of living and promoted convergence of incomes across economies. Yet, globalization’s benefits have been seen as heavily tilted towards multinational corporations (MNCs). It is perceived that this was enabled by the rules of global trade which are stacked against small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Today’s global agenda on greater inclusion is meant to remedy the disadvantages faced by small firms.
United States and the fight against climate change: A greater role for the US EXIM Bank?
The future of the Export Credit Agency (ECA) of the United States, the US Export Import Bank (EXIM bank hereafter), has been a controversial subject for the past presidential terms as proponents and opponents have been unable to agree on whether the Bank actually promotes US exports and generate American jobs. Of particular interest is the question of the environmental impact of the credit granted. In this essay, we examine the political complexity behind the role of US EXIM Bank in promoting climate compatible development in the past decade and offer insight into its potential future contribution to climate related actions.