Trade in Financial Services


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Trade Agreements And Financial Services


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Trade Agreements and Financial Services examines the cross-border agreements that have historically been focused on the trade of merchandise goods. Increasingly, emphasis is being placed on the provision of cross-border services. Notable among these are financial services. There is a clear link between economic development and the availability of financial products. Moreover, the financial services sector is, itself, a major industry that is fueling growth. The conditions under which financial services are offered in an international context are the subject of debate in the Western Hemisphere, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.










U.S. Trade in Financial Services


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This new book presents an overview of trade in financial services by the United States. It delineates the framework of US foreign trade in financial services. The bulk of the book, however, is devoted to a selective examination of current, pending, and proposed bilateral, regional, and multilateral agreements that affect this framework. Two appendices examine data, data collection and coverage of US trade in financial services and the role of intergovernmental organisations.




Fair Trade in Financial Services Legislation


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A Handbook of International Trade in Services


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This title provides a comprehensive introduction to the key issues in trade and liberalization of services. Providing a useful overview of the players involved, the barriers to trade, and case studies in a number of service industries, this is ideal for policymakers and students interested in trade.




Opening Markets in Financial Services and the Role of the GATS


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This publication explores some of the issues surrounding the financial services negotiations, analyzes what is at stake, and assesses what WTO members have already achieved in previous negotiations. This study contains detailed tables, charts, and boxes to help the reader understand some of the characteristics of the financial services sector and appreciate the full benefits of its trade liberalization.--Publisher's description.