Trade liberalization, pollution and poverty : evidence from Lao PDR
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2011
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EEPSEA, IDRC Regional Office for Southeast and East Asia, Singapore, SG
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The study uses a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model to analyze the impact of trade liberalization on pollution and poverty in Lao PDR. Results show that trade liberalization has a small but positive effect on growth. As well, trade liberalization slightly decreases CO2 emissions, due mainly to declining output in some sectors. In terms of socio-economic impact, findings show that households in Vientiane, (capital city) and non-poor urban households will benefit most from trade liberalization, whereas many poor rural households will suffer a drop in income. Recommendations include finding ways to protect rural populations and strengthening regulations to protect the environment.
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LAOS, TRADE LIBERALIZATION, RESOURCES DEPLETION, POVERTY, NATURAL RESOURCES, POLLUTION, POLICY MAKING, GOVERNMENT POLICY, ECONOMIC GROWTH, TRADE AGREEMENTS, MACROECONOMICS, TARIFFS, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, FAR EAST ASIA