000			01003nam a2200121Ia 4500
080			_a09.05.08 K97
100			_aKuwayama, Mikio
245			_aOpen regionalism in Asia Pacific and Latin America : a survey of the literature
260			_bECLAC _aSantiagoCL _c1999
520			_aExamines various interpretations and applications of the concept and studies under what circumstances the elements 'open' and 'regionalism' come into contradiction. Reviews briefly the impact of the recent economic crisis on production, trade and investment patterns for each region. Analyzes the appropriate scope and nature of 'new' trade issues to be included in 'deep' integration of developing countries and assesses whether the initiatives through regional agreements can be more effective that those undertaken at the multilateral level. Analyzes the implication of the Uruguay Round commitments on the develoment process and major problems faced in their implementation.
583			_c12/4/00 _kJOY_D
942			_cM _mK97
999			_c23089 _d23089