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  1. Analysis: Study: Reducing Transatlantic Barriers to Trade and Investment (annexe)
    • Abstract: Study: Reducing Transatlantic Barriers to Trade and Investment (annexe)
    • 12 March 2013
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 1130Kb
  2. Analysis: Reducing Transatlantic Barriers to Trade and Investment - an economic assessment
    • Abstract: An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research - London on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been released. 12 March 2013.
    • 12 March 2013
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 3277Kb
  3. Analysis: Reducing Transatlantic barriers to trade and investment - an economic assessment
    • Abstract: An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research - London on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
    • 12 March 2013
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 3618Kb
  4. Analysis: A comparative analysis of EU and US trade preferences for the LDCs and the AGOA beneficiaries
    • Abstract: In light of the much praised US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), this study compares EU and US preferential trade policies towards the least developed countries (LDCs) under the EU Everything but Arms (EBA) initiative and the countries covered by the US AGOA. The descriptive analysis examines and compares product coverage, diversification of imports, share and value of preferential imports and preference utilisation rates. The empirical analysis, conducted in a gravity setting, compares the relative trade creating effects of the EU and US schemes. Excluding mineral fuels, it finds that EU preferential trade policies generate about twice as much trade as do corresponding US policies.
    • 7 February 2013
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 300Kb
  5. Analysis: "ASSEMBLED IN EUROPE" - THE ROLE OF PROCESSING TRADE IN EU EXPORT PERFORMANCE
    • Abstract: This column investigates the use and role of processing trade - a trade regime credited as a key driver of Chinese export performance but largely overlooked in Europe - on the overall and sectoral EU trade performance in recent years. It argues that, despite its rather low profile in trade debates, EU exports after inward processing accounted for around 10% of total extra-EU exports in 2011. Given its non-negligible share, processing trade procedures may require further reflection on how to maximize its benefits for EU's external competitiveness.
    • 12 October 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 229Kb
  6. Analysis: Assessing the economic impact of the Trade Agreement between the EU and the Andean Community
    • Abstract: A Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of a possible agreement between the EU and the signatory countries of the Andean Community was concluded in 2009. Since then, the agreement has taken final form. They do not cover the full Andean Community but rather just Columbia and Peru. As we now know the structure of the final agreement, this report updates the economic impact assessment in the original SIAs based on the form of the final agreement, the actual countries covered in the final agreement, and availability of more recent data.
    • 31 July 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 585Kb
  7. Analysis: Assessing the economic impact of the trade pillar of the Association Agreement between the EU and Central America
    • Abstract: This report examines the likely economic impact of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) part of the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member states and Central America. An extensive sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) has been concluded in 2009 based on assumptions about the likely final structure of a possible agreement. Because the agreement has since taken final form, this report updates the economic impact assessment contained in that earlier report.
    • 31 July 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 628Kb
  8. Analysis: THE ORIGINS OF VALUE IN GLOBAL PRODUCTION CHAINS
    • Abstract: .
    • 25 May 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 1506Kb
  9. Analysis: EXTRA - EU EXPORTS AND EMPLOYMENT
    • Abstract: .
    • 24 May 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 759Kb
  10. Analysis: Coping with loss: the impact of natural disasters on developing countries' trade flows
    • Abstract: Developing countries are arguably the most affected by the increasing regularity and costs of natural disasters. In addition to the often impressive casualty figures, there can be systemic trade and development implications as well. Results from a simple model suggest that exports of affected small developing countries decline by 22% (whereas exports of larger developing countries are not significantly affected), and that such effects tend to last for about 3 years.
    • 15 May 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 213Kb
  11. Analysis: Speech by Commissioner De Gucht on Trading in Value
    • Abstract: Speech by Commissioner De Gucht on Trading in Value and Europe's Economic Future, at the High-level conference on "Competitiveness, trade, environment and jobs in Europe: Insights from the new World Input Output Database (WIOD)", Brussels, 16 April 2012
    • 16 April 2012
    • Type: Speeches and articles
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 39Kb
  12. Analysis: Policy brief for WIOD database
    • Abstract: Policy brief for WIOD database, 16 April 2012
    • 16 April 2012
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 241Kb
  13. Analysis: Coping with loss: the impact of natural disasters on developing countries' trade flows
    • Abstract: Developing countries are arguably the most affected by the increasing regularity and costs of natural disasters. In addition to the often impressive casualty figures, there can be systemic trade and development implications as well. Results from a simple model suggest that exports of affected small developing countries decline by 22% (whereas exports of larger developing countries are not significantly affected), and that such effects tend to last for about 3 years.
    • 10 April 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 207Kb
  14. Analysis: Coping with loss - the impact of natural disasters on developing countries trade flows
    • Abstract: Developing countries are arguably the most affected by the increasing regularity and costs of natural disasters. In addition to the often impressive casualty figures, there can be systemic trade and development implications as well. Results from a simple model suggest that exports of affected small developing countries decline by 22% (whereas exports of larger developing countries are not significantly affected), and that such effects tend to last for about 3 years.
    • 15 March 2012
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 206Kb
  15. Analysis: Background paper - Working Together for Growth Making the most of the internal market and external trade
    • Abstract: This paper has been prepared by the Commission Services with the view of supporting the discussion in the high level conference "Working Together for Growth: Making the most of the internal market and external trade" to be held on 20 January 2012. The paper follows the same structure of the seminar: the first section presents the main issues and questions for discussion in the goods
    • 19 January 2012
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 128Kb
  16. Analysis: Assessing the Land Use Change Consequences of European Biofuel Policies
    • Abstract: .
    • 14 October 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 2304Kb
  17. Analysis: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF POTENTIAL OUTCOME OF THE DDA II
    • Abstract: The report address the economic impact of the outcome of a deal integrating the most recent proposals circulated in the multilateral trade negotiations arena, especially sectorals, in order to shed some light on the difficulties involved. The report is aiming at quantifying the gains to be expected from an agreement on trade facilitation.
    • 19 September 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 1049Kb
  18. Analysis: ASSESSMENT OF BARRIERS TO TRADE AND INVESTMENT BETWEEN THE EU AND MERCOSUR
    • Abstract: For related analyses focussing on agriculture and carried out by DG AGRI, please click here: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/analysis/tradepol/graphs/index_en.htm
    • 30 May 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 938Kb
  19. Analysis: Trade and climate change
    • Abstract: The EU Emission Trading System (ETS) imposes emission ceilings on energy-intensive industries that may induce additional costs and displacement of production outside the EU – the so-called "leakage" effect. This has led to a debate on possible "border measures". This study aims to get a better insight into the trade and leakage effects, and various options to reduce this leakage. While the extent of leakage is higher than estimated in earlier studies, the bulk of that leakage is induced by a decline in global fossil energy prices as a result of reduced energy consumption in the EU. That severely reduces the effectiveness of border measures since they only affect the trade channel. The study points to two effective options to reduce leakage, though each with their own drawbacks: either a free emission trading (CDM) scenario, with credibility problems for emission reductions in developing countries, or a multilateral climate agreement that seems to be difficult to achieve at the moment.
    • 11 April 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 736Kb
  20. Analysis: Economic Integration in South East Asia and the Impact on the EU
    • Abstract: This study identifies products and sectors where the potential adverse effects on the EU of integration processes involving ASEAN are most likely to materialise. It is unique in the sense that it reviews in detail how certain products deemed important or potentially important for EU exports to the region are treated in a fairly large sample of free trade agreements concluded in the region (degree of liberalisation and phasing out of tariffs). While the magnitude of effects on overall EU production and exports is found to be small, the report nevertheless identifies that 35% of EU exports to ASEAN may be negatively affected by the Asian integration process.
    • 23 March 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 4399Kb

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