India in the International Trading System

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep S. Mehta ◽  
Bipul Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Trade Policy ◽  
Foreign Trade Policy ◽  
Trading System ◽  
System P ◽  
Multilateral Trading System ◽  
International Trading ◽  
International Trading System

Although India’s foreign trade policy has undergone drastic changes over the years, its recognition of the international trading system as the vehicle for trade negotiations has remained unwavering. As India’s economy has begun to grow due to the use of open policies, so has its influence in championing the ambitions of developing countries. India’s history tells a story of the convergence of its foreign trade policy with the underlying principles of the multilateral trading system. However, looking forward, to maximize fully the benefits to it of the international trading system, India’s attention must now turn to facilitating convergence between its domestic policy and its foreign policy. This chapter discusses India’s trajectory in the international trading system over the years and the domestic issues India must now confront in order to fully garner its benefits.

Free Trade versus Protection : Static and Dynamic Aspects

1985 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Gunnar Flфystad
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Trade Policy ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Free Trade ◽  
Optimal Taxation ◽  
Foreign Trade Policy ◽  
Taxation Policy

This paper analyses whether the developing countries are pursuing an optimal foreign trade policy, given the theoretical and empirical evidence we have. The paper concludes that constraints in imposing other taxes than tariffs in many developing countries may justify having tariffs as part of an optimal taxation policy.

scholarly journals Developing Country Concerns on Multinational Trade: Problems of Kyrgyzstan’s Trade Development

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidai Budaichieva ◽  
Kiyalbek Akmoldoev ◽  
Jarkyn Junushbaeva
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Trade Policy ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Trade Balance ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Multilateral Trading System

The essence of global economy lies in creation of multilateral trading system. However, in current world practice the multilateralism does not respond to its ideal concept: countries do not get equal gains from multilateral trading system. Dependence on import is the major concern of developing countries within WTO. As other developing countries Kyrgyzstan has a negative trade balance. Yet non-membership appears to be an even less viable option. The aim of this paper is to find out an appropriate trade policy for Kyrgyzstan.

scholarly journals Sekwencyjność rozwoju stosunków GATT/ WTO z krajami rozwijającymi się

2014 ◽  
pp. 33-57
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Zajaczkowski
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Final Stage ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Trade Liberalisation ◽  
Trading System ◽  
Multilateral Negotiations ◽  
International Trading ◽  
Final Agreement ◽  
International Trading System

The aim of the paper is to present the sequences of development of relations between developing countries and the institutions like GATT and WTO. First, I attempted to answer the question on what are the causes lying behind the weak activities of developing countries within the GATT and their rising participation in the final stage of the GATT’s operation. Second, I focused on the role and signifi‑ cance of developing countries within the WTO multilateral talks called the Doha Development Round. Undoubtedly the guarantee of their growing significance in the ongoing WTO multilateral negotiations is a condition for reaching the final agreement. Nevertheless it is more difficult to get approval to new stage of trade liberalisation from developing countries due to creation of numerous coalitions and groups of interests consisting of developing countries that allow them to bet‑ ter and more efficiently defend their interests. Their impact on is much stronger comparing to the GATT period and their active participation in international trading system enable them to meet their objectives and fulfil their interests.

China's New Mercantilism in Central Africa

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Holslag
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Trade ◽  
Trade Policy ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Division Of Labour ◽  
The Other ◽  
Foreign Trade Policy ◽  
African Region ◽  
African Countries ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe objective of this article is twofold. On one hand it elucidates the goals and dynamics of China's foreign trade policy since the 1990s. On the other hand it assesses the impact of this strategy on the development of the Central African Region as a case for China's influence on other developing countries. We observe that China is pursuing a pragmatic mercantilist policy that combines a wide array of diplomatic and economic devices. As a result the People's Republic gains ground slowly but surely. However, China's ascent does not lift the Central African states to a more favourable position in the global division of labour. We conclude that China's rise confirms the current economic position of African countries: that of a commodity supplier and a modest consumer's market.

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