The International Monetary Fund's influence on trade policies of low-income countries: a valid undertaking?

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The direct and indirect influence of the International Monetary Fund on poor countries' trade policies and tariff systems through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC) and the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) lending scheme is discussed. It is suggested that the IMF is incorrect to influence trade policies of poor countries.

Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, Tariffs & Duties, Tariffs & Quotas, International Monetary Fund, Influence, Tariffs, Trade policy

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On the (non-)effectiveness of the World Trade Organization special and differential treatments in the dispute settlement process

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The first part of the article critically examines the World Trade Organization's special and differential treatment provisions towards developing countries. The second part investigates the reasons for the failure of implementing those rules and regulations.

International aspects, Dispute resolution (Law)

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WTO negotiations in financial services: standing offers disappoint

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The article discusses the goals of current financial services negotiations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) and assesses the progress.

Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Economic aspects, Financial services industry, Deregulation

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