Utilization of trade agreements in Sri Lanka : perceptions of exporters vs. statistical measurements

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2011-03

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ARTNeT, United Nations ESCAP

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Free Trade Agreements are complicated tools for enhancing trade liberalization. Exporters incur search costs in identifying a suitable agreement, each with its own preferential tariffs, negative lists and technical requirements, and/or may have to alter source of supply of inputs in order to qualify for preferences. This study explores the extent to which Sri Lankan exporters use the preferences negotiated in various trade agreements; the benefits and costs of using trade agreements; impact of multiple Rules of Origin (RoO) on industry; and measures that can increase utilization of trade agreements.

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ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, TRADE AGREEMENTS, RULES OF ORIGIN, TRADE PREFERENCES, PREFERENTIAL TARIFFS, TRADE FACILITATION, BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENTS, MULTILATERAL RELATIONS

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/54261

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (SIG) / Résultats de recherches (CPT)