Prospects of regional economic cooperation in South Asia with special studies on Indian industry
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Prospects of regional economic cooperation in South Asia with special studies on Indian industry
（Chandos Asian studies series : contemporary issues and trends）
Chandos, 2012
- : Woodhead
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-267) and index
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Description
This book is aimed at researchers and students at graduate and post-graduate level in the field of economics and international trade. The book is written against the backdrop of sluggish progress of multilateral trade negotiations under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) regime which has provided impetus to the signing of regional/bilateral trade agreements the world over. This book examines the prospects and impact of regional economic cooperation in the South Asia region using various approaches; and focuses specifically on the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). The book also includes special studies on Indian industries: pharmaceuticals, textiles and clothing, and traditional (i.e. lock, brassware and glassware) industries in north India.
Table of Contents
List of figures and tables
List of acronyms
About the author
List of contributors
Foreword
Part I: Regional economic cooperation in South Asia
Chapter 1: Regional trade agreements: trends, taxonomy and motivation
Abstract:
Proliferation of regional trade agreements in the world economy
Regional trade agreements: taxonomy
Motivations to form regional trade agreements
Pre-conditions and key principles for successful regional integration
Chapter 2: Regional trade agreements in South Asia
Abstract:
Introduction
Bilateral arrangements
Multilateral/inter-regional agreements
Legal basis of RTAs in South Asia
Chapter 3: Regional economic cooperation in South Asia: a literature review
Abstract:
Recent literature on regional trade cooperation worldwide
The debate on RTAs: arguments in favor and against
The 'natural trading partner' hypothesis as a criterion for the success of RTAs
Regional trade cooperation in South Asia: earlier and recent studies
The desirability of the South Asian Free Trade Area
Chapter 4: Regional trade in South Asia: findings from three indices
Abstract:
South Asia in the world
Trade intensity index
Index of revealed comparative advantage
Trade complementarity index
Chapter 5: Gravity analysis of South Asia's free trade
Abstract:
Introduction
Augmented gravity model of South Asian trade
Results and discussion
Conclusion
Chapter 6: What do GTAP evaluations reveal about regionalism in South Asia?
Abstract:
Introduction
Pigato et al. (1997)
Tennakoon (2000)
Siriwardana (2002)
Bandara and Yu (2003)
Asaduazzaman et al. (2003)
Mohanty (2005)
Hossain and Selim (2007)
Raihan and Razzaque (2007)
Ganesh-Kumar and Saini (2009)
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Trade facilitation concerns in South Asia: the case of selected agro-food industries
Abstract:
Introduction
South Asian integration and economic policy space
Agricultural exports, non-tariff measures and trade facilitation in South Asia
Indian commodity studies
Conclusion
Chapter 8: The impact of the India-Sri Lanka FTA: prospects for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement
Abstract:
Introduction
Main provisions of ISFTA
Trade impact of ISFTA
Structure of Indian and Sri Lankan exports in the post-ISFTA period
Potential areas of cooperation for trade in services
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Part II: Special studies on Indian industry
Chapter 9: The Hatch-Waxman Act and Indian pharmaceutical firms: an analysis
Abstract:
Introduction
Principal provisions of the HWA
The significance of the HWA for Indian pharma companies
Recent case law in the HWA
Case law and Indian pharmaceutical firms
Conclusion and recommendations
Acknowledgments
Chapter 10: Non-tariff measures and their impact: IndiaaEURO (TM)s textiles and clothing exports
Abstract:
Introduction
NTMs and India
Approach and methodology
Results and discussion
Ad valorem equivalents of NTMs
Conclusion and direction for future research
Acknowledgments
Chapter 11: Cluster dynamics and performance in traditional industries: critical review of lock, brassware and glassware industries in north India
Abstract:
Introduction
Aligarh lock industry
Firozabad glass industry
Moradabad brassware industry
Discussion on clusters
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Part III: Conclusion
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Part I
Part II
References
Index
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