Browsing Policy briefs by Author "Shepherd, Ben"
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Enhancing export diversification through trade facilitation
Shepherd, Ben (United Nations, 2009-05)By Ben Shepherd
This policy brief reviews the importance of trade facilitation to achieve export diversification. -
Export bans are ineffective and bad for governance : evidence from the Indian antiquities market
Shepherd, Ben; Kumar, Brinda (United Nations, 2013-10)This policy brief argues that export bans are often ineffective in achieving their stated aims. The reason is that producers have a clear economic incentive to bypass the law, and continue to sell their product overseas. ... -
Facilitating services trade in the Asia Pacific
Shepherd, Ben (United Nations, 2010-11)Services account for the bulk of all economic activity in advanced economies, and their contribution in developing countries is increasing. Asia-Pacific economies are no exception. Services value added represents up to 90 ...