Adjusting to trade policy reform
By: Steven J. Matusz and David Tarr.
Contributors: Tarr, David G.; World Bank. Development Research Group. Trade.
Series: Policy research working paper ;; 2142; Policy research working papers ;; 2142.
Publisher: World Bank, Development Research Group, Trade
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Washington, DC (1818 H St., NW, Washington 20433)
Language: eng
Number of pages: 58
Subjects: Free trade.; International trade.; Protectionism.; Labor turnover.; Unemployment.
Description: A survey of more than 50 empirical papers shows that the adjustment costs of trade liberalization are small relative to the benefits.  Moreover, manufacturing employment typically increases with trade liberalization.  The limited data suggests that trade liberalization reduces poverty.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-47).
"July 1999"--Cover.
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