Towards a New Trade Policy Between the USA and Middle-East Countries: Estimating Trade Resistance and Export Potential

Article Abstract:

An estimable equation is derived from gravity models to evaluate United States export potential with Middle Eastern and North African countries. Findings show that a significant trade integration deficit is present; a free trade agreement may enable the US to improve its export potential with these countries.

United States, Middle East, Northern Africa, Balance of trade, Econometric models

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Free Trade Areas in East Asia: Discriminatory or Non-discriminatory?

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The authors calculate the economic effects of potential East Asian free trade areas using a bilateral gravity model. Findings show that trade creation effects resulting from a China-Japan-Korea free trade area would be significant. Implications for global free trade are discussed.

Asia, Political aspects, East Asia, Free trade areas

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What's the Point of Reciprocal Trade Negotiations? Exports, Imports, and Gains from Trade

Article Abstract:

The article compares and contrasts reciprocal trade negotiations and unilateral tariff reductions, and finds that the former is superior to the latter due to the specific benefits offered. These are delineated and discussed.

Duty reduction

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