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080 _a09.05.08 U589
245 _aIssues, effects and implications of the Free Area of the Americas (FTAA) Agreement for CARICOM economies
260 _bECLAC
_aPort of SpainTT
_c2004
300 _a[1], 83 p.
520 _aAnalyzes some of the main issues, effects and implications of the FTAA for Caricom economies. Considers also, when relevant and for comparison purposes the cases of non independent states. Looks at the institutional and economic context of CARICOM. Describes the state of progress in the creation of the Single Market and Economy and the main traits on intraregional trade. Examines the extraregional performance of CARICOM in goods and services in relation to FTAA trade partners. Analyzes the potential effects of tariff reductions focusing on price and government revenue effects.
583 _c11/30/04
_kJOYD
650 _aFREE TRADE AREAS
942 _cM
_mU589
999 _c26315
_d26315