Half a loaf...

Article Abstract:

Multilateral trade negotiations may be more successful if policies on agricultural produce are initially relegated to the background to bring more important issues into focus. However, negotiators seem disinclined toward such a move, preferring to adhere to the original target dates and goals which have remained elusive. One possible reason for the lack of legislator support for the plan could be the perception that developing countries would not be as committed to open markets to foreign-produced goods and enforce intellectual property laws if farm produce are not prioritized in talks.

International trade, International aspects, Trade negotiations, Farm produce, Agricultural products

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Model travellers

Article Abstract:

The Moroccan capital of Rabat became the latest venue for a World Bank team of Asian technocrats to lecture about the advantages of Asian-style economic growth. Vinod Thomas, World Bank chief economist for East Asia and the Pacific, points out that Morocco's stability is compatible with the Asian model for economic development. Although the Asian experts offered varying advice to their Moroccan counterparts, all of them emphasized state support for supplanted markets, political stability and education.

Management, Economic aspects, Services, Economic policy, Economic development, World Bank, Asia, Morocco

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Bullish on bullion: things may be looking up at last for gold and gold stocks

Article Abstract:

Analysts forecast an imminent increase in the price of gold to $400 an ounce from present levels of $350. Gold and gold stocks have not been performing well since 1980. Gold price fell from $700 an ounce in 1980 to $350 in 1990. This was brought about by soaring production and gold dumping in the 1980s, while the demand for investment dropped from 321 tons in 1983 to 144 tons in 1990. Recommended companies for investment in gold or gold stocks are presented.

Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Gold industry, Gold

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